YEARLY HIGH
0.0048 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0042 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0045 WST

2012 XAF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0047 to the December average rate of 0.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0048 was down 10.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 24 WST
2011 Average 24 WST
Yearly Trough Low 21 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.97 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0047
0.0043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to WST 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 0.0046, compared to 0.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0045).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0047) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0047), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.71%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0047
2011 Avg (January) 0.0047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0048 0.0046 0.0047
February 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
March 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
April 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
May 0.0047 0.0044 0.0046
June 0.0046 0.0044 0.0046
July 0.0046 0.0042 0.0044
August 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
September 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
October 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
November 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
December 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046