YEARLY HIGH
0.0398 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0369 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0379 WST

2016 BTN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.0369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0386 to the December average rate of 0.0374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0398 was down 3.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 199 WST
2015 Average 197 WST
Yearly Trough Low 184 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.26 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0387
0.0373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0380, compared to 0.0377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0022 WST (High: 0.0398 / Low: 0.0376). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0382 / Low: 0.0377).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0386) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0393), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-1.78%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0386
2015 Avg (January) 0.0393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0398 0.0376 0.0386
February 0.0388 0.0373 0.0378
March 0.0382 0.0376 0.0379
April 0.0384 0.0375 0.0378
May 0.0391 0.0377 0.0381
June 0.0384 0.0370 0.0377
July 0.0384 0.0373 0.0378
August 0.0383 0.0377 0.0379
September 0.0381 0.0376 0.0378
October 0.0382 0.0377 0.0380
November 0.0380 0.0369 0.0374
December 0.0381 0.0371 0.0374