2017 WST to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

249.1766 XOF

YEARLY LOW

215.3149 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

230.2034 XOF

2017 WST to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 249.1766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 215.3149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.8616 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 241.2850 to the December average rate of 217.5480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 249.1766 was up 0.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 248.5828, 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 1,245,883 XOF

2016 Average 1,170,941 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,076,575 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,308.06 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

246.5655

214.9101

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 238.0553, compared to 222.3514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.7039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 238.0553

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 222.3514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 12.0846 XOF (High: 249.1766 / Low: 237.0919). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4652 XOF (High: 220.1192 / Low: 215.6540).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.0846

December Spread (Stable) ±4.4652

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.4977 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4977

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 241.8147) against the same month in 2016 (average: 233.3948), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4199 (+3.61%).

2017 Avg (March) 241.8147

2016 Avg (March) 233.3948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	244.2619	238.6191	241.2850
February	247.7892	239.7300	243.9275
March	249.1766	237.0919	241.8147
April	242.9795	233.2659	238.8371
May	236.1209	227.4503	231.3394
June	234.9949	227.9692	231.1282
July	232.1881	223.4005	228.1552
August	229.5960	218.8330	225.4523
September	225.1889	217.8426	220.9321
October	224.8943	219.1798	222.1254
November	224.1415	215.3149	219.8956
December	220.1192	215.6540	217.5480