2018 WST to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

223.5897 XOF

YEARLY LOW

207.9943 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

216.3602 XOF

2018 WST to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 223.5897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 207.9943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5955 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 213.8148 to the December average rate of 221.0767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 223.5897 was down 10.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 249.1766, 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 1,117,949 XOF

2017 Average 1,150,590 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,039,971 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,977.26 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

222.3282

209.3348

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 213.7426, compared to 218.9777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 213.7426

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.9777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 7.2563 XOF (High: 217.5548 / Low: 210.2984). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6452 XOF (High: 217.6020 / Low: 214.9567).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.2563

July Spread (Stable) ±2.6452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.3574 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 221.2454) against the same month in 2017 (average: 219.8956), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3498 (+0.61%).

2018 Avg (November) 221.2454

2017 Avg (November) 219.8956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	217.5548	210.2984	213.8148
February	214.9161	210.4712	212.7750
March	212.6555	207.9943	210.4175
April	212.5557	208.1877	210.7265
May	220.5224	213.8023	216.0460
June	222.0553	216.5750	218.6762
July	217.6020	214.9567	216.5385
August	223.4387	216.4112	219.5956
September	219.1952	215.1818	217.5069
October	221.6793	215.8835	217.9029
November	223.5897	218.9325	221.2454
December	222.7802	218.7478	221.0767