YEARLY HIGH
1.9213 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.7458 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8429 WST

2016 BND to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BND to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 1.9213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.7458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1755 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8127 to the December average rate of 1.7679, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9213 was up 1.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,606 WST
2015 Average 9,188 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,729 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 877.51 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8959
1.7563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 1.8500, compared to 1.8358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1198 WST (High: 1.8841 / Low: 1.7643). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 WST (High: 1.8782 / Low: 1.8441).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1198
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0341

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0401 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 1.8809) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8665), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+0.78%).

2016 Avg (July) 1.8809
2015 Avg (July) 1.8665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8841 1.7643 1.8127
February 1.8845 1.8164 1.8380
March 1.8708 1.8319 1.8512
April 1.8864 1.8485 1.8635
May 1.9073 1.8479 1.8630
June 1.9189 1.8497 1.8716
July 1.9213 1.8581 1.8809
August 1.9072 1.8616 1.8842
September 1.8782 1.8441 1.8586
October 1.8516 1.8120 1.8316
November 1.8335 1.7715 1.7915
December 1.7923 1.7458 1.7679