2020 WST to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

227.8105 XAF

YEARLY LOW

208.4270 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

216.1227 XAF

2020 WST to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 227.8105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 208.4270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.3835 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 224.5045 to the December average rate of 211.2846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 227.8105 was up 0.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 227.2743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,139,053 XAF

2019 Average 1,114,087 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,042,135 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,917.66 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

225.8265

209.9626

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 219.5358, compared to 212.7096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.8263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 219.5358

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 212.7096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.0549 XAF (High: 223.2662 / Low: 213.2112). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9290 XAF (High: 213.0291 / Low: 210.1000).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.0549

December Spread (Stable) ±2.9290

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.4902 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 224.4813) against the same month in 2019 (average: 221.5697), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9116 (+1.31%).

2020 Avg (February) 224.4813

2019 Avg (February) 221.5697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	226.3425	222.5718	224.5045
February	227.8105	220.2076	224.4813
March	223.2662	213.2112	217.9911
April	220.1898	214.1517	217.3501
May	219.9993	213.3868	217.0953
June	219.4592	210.8325	215.7927
July	220.7607	211.4182	215.8076
August	214.0279	208.9217	211.5958
September	215.7823	210.6549	212.6016
October	214.9515	208.4270	211.7495
November	215.2752	210.7025	213.2185
December	213.0291	210.1000	211.2846