2016 AFN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0394 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0362 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0375 WST

2016 AFN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 0.0362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0378 to the December average rate of 0.0382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0394 was down 10.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 197 WST

2015 Average 207 WST

Yearly Trough Low 181 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.77 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0386

0.0365

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AFN 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 0.0372, compared to 0.0379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0372

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0022 WST (High: 0.0392 / Low: 0.0371). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0388 / Low: 0.0381).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0382) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0383), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.30%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0382

2015 Avg (December) 0.0383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0392	0.0371	0.0378
February	0.0383	0.0370	0.0375
March	0.0375	0.0365	0.0371
April	0.0373	0.0365	0.0368
May	0.0381	0.0366	0.0372
June	0.0377	0.0362	0.0367
July	0.0377	0.0365	0.0370
August	0.0387	0.0371	0.0377
September	0.0384	0.0375	0.0379
October	0.0388	0.0381	0.0384
November	0.0385	0.0376	0.0381
December	0.0394	0.0379	0.0382