YEARLY HIGH
7.1429 WST
YEARLY LOW
6.6273 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7460 WST

2016 BHD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 7.1429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 6.6273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5156 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8844 to the December average rate of 6.7376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.1429 was down 0.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.1442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,714 WST
2015 Average 33,484 WST
Yearly Trough Low 33,136 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,578.08 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.9056
6.6517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 6.7717, compared to 6.7202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4063 WST (High: 7.1429 / Low: 6.7366). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0850 WST (High: 6.7470 / Low: 6.6620).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4063
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0850

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 0.1111 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 6.8844) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.4786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4058 (+6.26%).

2016 Avg (January) 6.8844
2015 Avg (January) 6.4786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1429 6.7366 6.8844
February 7.0130 6.7891 6.8458
March 6.8294 6.6508 6.7347
April 6.7769 6.6274 6.6729
May 6.9287 6.6374 6.7673
June 6.8476 6.6457 6.7251
July 6.8423 6.6439 6.7301
August 6.7866 6.7014 6.7331
September 6.7470 6.6620 6.7005
October 6.7573 6.6706 6.7167
November 6.7713 6.6273 6.7032
December 6.8764 6.6944 6.7376