2016 BWP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2466 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2181 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2336 WST

2016 BWP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.2466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.2181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0285 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2253 to the December average rate of 0.2364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2466 was down 6.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2627, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,233 WST

2015 Average 1,248 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,091 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.29 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2437

0.2236

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BWP 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 0.2296, compared to 0.2376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2296

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0143 WST (High: 0.2324 / Low: 0.2181). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 WST (High: 0.2423 / Low: 0.2354).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.2420) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2519), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0099 (-3.92%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.2420

2015 Avg (August) 0.2519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2324	0.2181	0.2253
February	0.2374	0.2250	0.2289
March	0.2314	0.2235	0.2278
April	0.2374	0.2305	0.2329
May	0.2383	0.2272	0.2320
June	0.2376	0.2274	0.2308
July	0.2415	0.2306	0.2355
August	0.2466	0.2354	0.2420
September	0.2413	0.2328	0.2376
October	0.2423	0.2354	0.2381
November	0.2434	0.2315	0.2360
December	0.2416	0.2330	0.2364