YEARLY HIGH
1.5053 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.3971 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4266 WST

2016 ANG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ANG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.5053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 1.3971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1081 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4505 to the December average rate of 1.4296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5053 was down 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,526 WST
2015 Average 7,061 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,986 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 540.60 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4549
1.4024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 1.4272, compared to 1.4260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0840 WST (High: 1.5053 / Low: 1.4213). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 WST (High: 1.4316 / Low: 1.4138).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0840
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.4505) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0853 (+6.25%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.4505
2015 Avg (January) 1.3652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5053 1.4213 1.4505
February 1.4782 1.4308 1.4429
March 1.4401 1.4024 1.4196
April 1.4289 1.3973 1.4067
May 1.4604 1.3993 1.4262
June 1.4448 1.3971 1.4171
July 1.4508 1.4055 1.4265
August 1.4411 1.4224 1.4294
September 1.4316 1.4138 1.4221
October 1.4342 1.4158 1.4256
November 1.4367 1.4069 1.4227
December 1.4580 1.4201 1.4296