YEARLY HIGH
1.3496 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.2455 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2723 WST

2016 BZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.3496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 1.2455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1041 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3004 to the December average rate of 1.2662, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3496 was down 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3510, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,748 WST
2015 Average 6,314 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,228 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 520.41 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3044
1.2566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.2781, compared to 1.2665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0770 WST (High: 1.3496 / Low: 1.2726). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 WST (High: 1.2710 / Low: 1.2546).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0770
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.3004) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0782 (+6.40%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.3004
2015 Avg (January) 1.2221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3496 1.2726 1.3004
February 1.3253 1.2780 1.2938
March 1.2895 1.2565 1.2726
April 1.2805 1.2528 1.2606
May 1.3052 1.2547 1.2753
June 1.2845 1.2485 1.2658
July 1.2919 1.2544 1.2695
August 1.2827 1.2613 1.2703
September 1.2710 1.2546 1.2632
October 1.2766 1.2588 1.2666
November 1.2781 1.2455 1.2632
December 1.2839 1.2568 1.2662