2016 WST to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

248.5828 XOF

YEARLY LOW

223.0179 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

234.1675 XOF

2016 WST to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 248.5828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 223.0179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.5649 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 234.0365 to the December average rate of 245.0979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 248.5828 was down 0.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 250.0672, 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 1,242,914 XOF

2015 Average 1,172,021 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,115,090 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,824.45 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

246.7112

227.3517

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 231.6161, compared to 236.7189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 231.6161

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 236.7189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 12.8191 XOF (High: 238.6717 / Low: 225.8526). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5099 XOF (High: 234.4572 / Low: 230.9473).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.8191

September Spread (Stable) ±3.5099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.5082 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 245.0979) against the same month in 2015 (average: 233.1948), the exchange rate shifted by +11.9031 (+5.10%).

2016 Avg (December) 245.0979

2015 Avg (December) 233.1948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	238.6717	225.8526	234.0365
February	234.9976	224.5723	230.5283
March	236.9635	230.1771	233.3948
April	233.9953	228.0991	231.4910
May	232.1262	223.0179	228.9650
June	236.5685	225.4534	231.2809
July	237.4999	228.7941	234.3755
August	234.8704	229.1905	231.6550
September	234.4572	230.9473	232.4876
October	239.5860	231.7068	235.6255
November	244.3925	234.1278	241.0718
December	248.5828	241.3203	245.0979