YEARLY HIGH
250.0672 XOF
YEARLY LOW
217.4426 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
234.3986 XOF

2015 WST to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 250.0672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 217.4426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.6246 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.9081 to the December average rate of 233.1948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 250.0672 was up 11.20% compared to the 2014 peak of 224.8790, 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 1,250,336 XOF
2014 Average 1,059,556 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,087,213 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,123.01 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

247.7257
222.2412
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 237.5788, compared to 231.2185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.3603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 237.5788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 231.2185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 17.9469 XOF (High: 235.3895 / Low: 217.4426). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2833 XOF (High: 241.6252 / Low: 235.3419).

October Spread (Volatile) ±17.9469
May Spread (Stable) ±6.2833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.5989 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 245.6020) against the same month in 2014 (average: 206.9635), the exchange rate shifted by +38.6385 (+18.67%).

2015 Avg (April) 245.6020
2014 Avg (April) 206.9635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 237.6907 225.3405 230.9081
February 235.9606 229.4955 232.1757
March 248.4488 236.0070 243.3525
April 250.0672 237.6388 245.6020
May 241.6252 235.3419 239.0030
June 241.4792 231.2701 234.4315
July 238.9564 230.2690 234.7384
August 235.4152 222.0801 229.9522
September 228.3466 220.5571 224.3649
October 235.3895 217.4426 227.2183
November 240.7751 230.1071 237.8423
December 239.6547 227.4015 233.1948