YEARLY HIGH
0.0046 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0040 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0044 WST

2017 XAF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.0046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.0040.

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 0.0042 to the December average rate of 0.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0046 was up 3.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0045, 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 23 WST
2016 Average 21 WST
Yearly Trough Low 20 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.13 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0046
0.0041
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 0.0042, compared to 0.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0044). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0045).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0045) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0042), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+9.46%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0045
2016 Avg (November) 0.0042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
February 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
March 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
April 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
May 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
June 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
July 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
August 0.0046 0.0044 0.0044
September 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
October 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
November 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
December 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046