2013 WST to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

222.8472 XOF

YEARLY LOW

204.5855 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

213.6909 XOF

2013 WST to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 222.8472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 204.5855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2617 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 215.9926 to the December average rate of 206.2251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 222.8472 was down 6.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 237.9234, 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 1,114,236 XOF

2012 Average 1,104,517 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,022,927 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,308.64 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

222.1963

204.7732

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 217.7554, compared to 209.6265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 217.7554

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 209.6265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 9.3404 XOF (High: 220.6964 / Low: 211.3560). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4810 XOF (High: 208.0665 / Low: 204.5855).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.3404

December Spread (Stable) ±3.4810

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.3039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 220.2178) against the same month in 2012 (average: 220.9770), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7592 (-0.34%).

2013 Avg (March) 220.2178

2012 Avg (March) 220.9770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	219.6323	211.5388	215.9926
February	220.6964	211.3560	215.6930
March	222.8472	217.8825	220.2178
April	222.8315	217.9143	220.7443
May	222.1315	217.4619	219.5942
June	219.6801	211.0431	214.2903
July	218.9534	210.8378	213.6611
August	211.8934	207.4196	208.8266
September	213.3080	208.8233	210.5719
October	211.4466	207.1745	208.5242
November	213.5827	205.9448	209.9500
December	208.0665	204.5855	206.2251