2022 WST to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

249.2238 XAF

YEARLY LOW

218.4944 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

233.0614 XAF

2022 WST to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 249.2238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 218.4944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.7294 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 222.7500 to the December average rate of 229.2488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 249.2238 was up 9.25% compared to the 2021 peak of 228.1157, 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 1,246,119 XAF

2021 Average 1,089,799 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,092,472 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,647.06 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

245.6279

218.5620

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 229.7627, compared to 236.3602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 229.7627

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 236.3602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 14.0906 XAF (High: 242.1176 / Low: 228.0270). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3494 XAF (High: 223.8437 / Low: 218.4944).

April Spread (Volatile) ±14.0906

February Spread (Stable) ±5.3494

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.8585 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 243.3725) against the same month in 2021 (average: 217.5979), the exchange rate shifted by +25.7746 (+11.85%).

2022 Avg (September) 243.3725

2021 Avg (September) 217.5979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	226.4080	219.1775	222.7500
February	223.8437	218.4944	220.8175
March	230.5087	225.0039	227.9592
April	242.1176	228.0270	234.5082
May	244.8347	232.7242	237.3051
June	238.7017	232.7409	235.2363
July	240.4742	234.6329	237.7032
August	245.3100	234.9393	241.1357
September	249.2238	238.4300	243.3725
October	244.5205	230.8762	237.7796
November	238.3480	225.2456	228.9211
December	232.3103	223.0213	229.2488