2016 AUD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9738 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.7422 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8911 WST

2016 AUD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 1.9738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.7422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2316 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8213 to the December average rate of 1.8624, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9738 was down 1.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,869 WST

2015 Average 9,489 WST

Yearly Trough Low 8,711 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,157.94 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9463

1.8100

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AUD 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 1.8730, compared to 1.9092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8730

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1422 WST (High: 1.8844 / Low: 1.7422). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0319 WST (High: 1.9477 / Low: 1.9158).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1422

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0319

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0630 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.9270) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+0.76%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.9270

2015 Avg (April) 1.9125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8844	1.7422	1.8213
February	1.8918	1.8109	1.8403
March	1.9444	1.8485	1.9071
April	1.9738	1.9006	1.9270
May	1.9198	1.8357	1.8640
June	1.9252	1.8415	1.8782
July	1.9537	1.8879	1.9131
August	1.9624	1.9085	1.9350
September	1.9462	1.8900	1.9158
October	1.9477	1.9158	1.9284
November	1.9422	1.8608	1.9008
December	1.8963	1.8149	1.8624