YEARLY HIGH
0.0046 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0040 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0043 WST

2022 XAF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, 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 0.0045 to the December average rate of 0.0044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0046 was down 3.40% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0047, 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
2021 Average 23 WST
Yearly Trough Low 20 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.82 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

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 0.0044, compared to 0.0042 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) 0.0044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0041). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0043 / Low: 0.0042).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0045) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-2.21%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0045
2021 Avg (February) 0.0046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

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