2025 WST to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 WST to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the WST to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 228.7108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 197.4926.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.2181 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 226.3760 to the December average rate of 198.8241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 228.7108 was up 1.04% compared to the 2024 peak of 226.3484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 214.5960, compared to 201.3265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.2695 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 13.4806 XAF (High: 216.9471 / Low: 203.4665). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5438 XAF (High: 204.4039 / Low: 201.8601).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.3895 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 226.3760) against the same month in 2024 (average: 214.7285), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6475 (+5.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 228.7108 | 223.0403 | 226.3760 |
| February | 228.6199 | 222.6587 | 224.9950 |
| March | 225.7312 | 214.1656 | 216.8517 |
| April | 216.9471 | 203.4665 | 208.4622 |
| May | 211.1490 | 205.7001 | 207.7574 |
| June | 206.3480 | 198.7638 | 203.1338 |
| July | 209.5587 | 198.4434 | 201.7241 |
| August | 204.4039 | 201.8601 | 203.0375 |
| September | 203.4491 | 198.4789 | 201.0567 |
| October | 203.7259 | 200.1681 | 201.6446 |
| November | 203.9407 | 200.2864 | 201.6719 |
| December | 200.6817 | 197.4926 | 198.8241 |