YEARLY HIGH
0.8129 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6287 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7331 WST

2016 BRL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.8129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.6287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1842 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6418 to the December average rate of 0.7570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8129 was down 15.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9654, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,322 WST
2015 Average 19,206 WST
Yearly Trough Low 15,718 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,603.77 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8080
0.6267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 0.6916, compared to 0.7746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0885 WST (High: 0.7988 / Low: 0.7103). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0284 WST (High: 0.7906 / Low: 0.7622).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0885
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0384 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.7928) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6655), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1273 (+19.13%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.7928
2015 Avg (October) 0.6655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6581 0.6287 0.6418
February 0.6754 0.6341 0.6502
March 0.7117 0.6530 0.6880
April 0.7306 0.6919 0.7084
May 0.7425 0.7075 0.7211
June 0.7988 0.7103 0.7404
July 0.7983 0.7520 0.7755
August 0.8114 0.7753 0.7914
September 0.7906 0.7622 0.7763
October 0.8129 0.7717 0.7928
November 0.7862 0.7306 0.7544
December 0.7954 0.7204 0.7570