2024 WST to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

226.3484 XOF

YEARLY LOW

209.1214 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

216.5398 XOF

2024 WST to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 226.3484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 209.1214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.2270 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.7285 to the December average rate of 223.7164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 226.3484 was down 2.07% compared to the 2023 peak of 231.1430, 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 1,131,742 XOF

2023 Average 1,109,612 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,045,607 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,135.01 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

225.0018

209.5769

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 216.6849, compared to 216.3946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2903 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 216.6849

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 216.3946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 10.6126 XOF (High: 224.8708 / Low: 214.2582). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2073 XOF (High: 217.0969 / Low: 213.8896).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.6126

March Spread (Stable) ±3.2073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.3112 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 223.7164) against the same month in 2023 (average: 214.4862), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2302 (+4.30%).

2024 Avg (December) 223.7164

2023 Avg (December) 214.4862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	216.8274	212.2663	214.7285
February	218.7705	215.4334	217.0277
March	217.0969	213.8896	215.5019
April	220.5710	215.6758	218.5122
May	218.5792	215.1569	216.6502
June	219.3481	214.7841	217.6892
July	218.1959	214.1313	215.8320
August	217.1886	209.1214	212.5208
September	212.7734	209.3363	210.8623
October	217.3098	211.7324	214.9884
November	224.8708	214.2582	220.4481
December	226.3484	221.2923	223.7164