YEARLY HIGH
0.0048 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0044 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0046 WST

2020 XAF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 0.0048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0045 to the December average rate of 0.0047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0048 was up 4.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0046, 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
2019 Average 22 WST
Yearly Trough Low 22 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.04 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0048
0.0044
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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 0.0047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0045). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0048 / Low: 0.0047).

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

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.0047) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+5.66%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.0047
2019 Avg (October) 0.0045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

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