2016 BGN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5130 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.3490 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4393 WST

2016 BGN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 1.5130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 1.3490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1640 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4414 to the December average rate of 1.3681, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5130 was down 1.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,565 WST

2015 Average 7,166 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,745 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 820.14 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4841

1.3575

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1.4570, compared to 1.4217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4570

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0804 WST (High: 1.4918 / Low: 1.4114). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 WST (High: 1.4579 / Low: 1.4377).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0804

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0343 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.4736) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4037), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0699 (+4.98%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.4736

2015 Avg (May) 1.4037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4918	1.4114	1.4414
February	1.5056	1.4317	1.4654
March	1.4656	1.4245	1.4455
April	1.4858	1.4386	1.4583
May	1.5130	1.4532	1.4736
June	1.4927	1.4251	1.4577
July	1.4691	1.4180	1.4372
August	1.4693	1.4391	1.4546
September	1.4579	1.4377	1.4474
October	1.4489	1.4060	1.4286
November	1.4367	1.3689	1.3943
December	1.3942	1.3490	1.3681