2026 WST to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

211.2058 XOF

YEARLY LOW

197.1203 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

205.6626 XOF

2026 WST to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 211.2058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 197.1203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0854 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.5234 to the December average rate of 206.4360, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 211.2058 was down 7.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 228.7108, 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 1,056,029 XOF

2025 Average 1,039,346 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 985,602 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,427.24 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

209.9357

200.7587

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 204.9489, compared to 207.8035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.9489

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 207.8035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 7.1464 XOF (High: 204.2667 / Low: 197.1203). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3404 XOF (High: 206.6288 / Low: 206.2884).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.1464

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3404

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.4333 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 207.9335) against the same month in 2025 (average: 216.8517), the exchange rate shifted by -8.9182 (-4.11%).

2026 Avg (March) 207.9335

2025 Avg (March) 216.8517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	204.2667	197.1203	201.5234
February	204.4303	200.0609	203.0167
March	211.2058	204.6063	207.9335
April	207.6761	202.4539	204.5002
May	205.6013	203.8046	205.0036
June	210.4839	205.2854	207.7163
July	210.0497	206.7277	209.1709
August	206.6288	206.2884	206.4360