2010 WST to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 WST to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the WST to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 216.6751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 175.6139.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.0612 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 179.2936 to the December average rate of 210.2471, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
WST to XOF 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 193.8878, compared to 201.3096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4218 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 22.1696 XOF (High: 216.6751 / Low: 194.5056). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0210 XOF (High: 188.0769 / Low: 183.0559).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 11.7321 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 206.0181.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 185.7153 | 175.6139 | 179.2936 |
| February | 188.0769 | 183.0559 | 186.5374 |
| March | 195.7500 | 186.2852 | 189.8498 |
| April | 196.4519 | 188.9372 | 192.2808 |
| May | 216.6751 | 194.5056 | 206.0181 |
| June | 216.3227 | 201.1918 | 209.3469 |
| July | 207.7213 | 186.6604 | 197.6148 |
| August | 208.1177 | 186.6604 | 197.0622 |
| September | 215.5610 | 194.5326 | 202.5355 |
| October | 201.4537 | 190.0698 | 197.4304 |
| November | 213.3767 | 192.9487 | 202.9673 |
| December | 214.3437 | 203.9454 | 210.2471 |