YEARLY HIGH
9308.2324 STD
YEARLY LOW
8239.9178 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8707.4587 STD

2016 WST to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 9308.2324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 8239.9178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1068.3146 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8688.2035 to the December average rate of 9167.8107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9308.2324 was down 0.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 9365.2558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,541,162 STD
2015 Average 43,723,010 STD
Yearly Trough Low 41,199,589 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,341,572.75 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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WST to STD 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 8599.2882, compared to 8815.6292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 216.3410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8599.2882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8815.6292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 452.4064 STD (High: 8859.4685 / Low: 8407.0621). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 118.1824 STD (High: 8711.3128 / Low: 8593.1304).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą452.4064
September Spread (Stable) Âą118.1824

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 109.6165 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -109.6165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 9167.8107) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8686.0246), the exchange rate shifted by +481.7861 (+5.55%).

2016 Avg (December) 9167.8107
2015 Avg (December) 8686.0246

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Month High Low Average
January 8859.4685 8407.0621 8688.2035
February 8736.5458 8331.3730 8578.5870
March 8801.9308 8556.6164 8680.9126
April 8663.1315 8447.1685 8575.7469
May 8596.4240 8239.9178 8484.0967
June 8743.1012 8325.8513 8588.1825
July 8832.6360 8524.8687 8715.7862
August 8700.7979 8525.9005 8610.7472
September 8711.3128 8593.1304 8653.7683
October 8916.2488 8591.2926 8763.8859
November 9134.3233 8735.9920 8981.7769
December 9308.2324 8989.3745 9167.8107