YEARLY HIGH
0.0017 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0015 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0016 WST

2016 BIF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.0015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0017 to the December average rate of 0.0015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0017 was down 0.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9 WST
2015 Average 8 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.19 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0017
0.0015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0016, compared to 0.0015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0017 / Low: 0.0015). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0015 / Low: 0.0015).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0017) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+6.58%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0017
2015 Avg (January) 0.0016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
February 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
March 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
April 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
May 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
June 0.0017 0.0015 0.0016
July 0.0016 0.0015 0.0015
August 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015
September 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015
October 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015
November 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015
December 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015