2016 CAD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0218 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.7447 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9203 WST

2016 CAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 2.0218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.7447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2771 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8292 to the December average rate of 1.9018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0218 was down 2.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0714, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,109 WST

2015 Average 9,883 WST

Yearly Trough Low 8,724 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,385.35 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9854

1.8150

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.9201, compared to 1.9205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9201

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1441 WST (High: 1.8888 / Low: 1.7447). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0337 WST (High: 1.8952 / Low: 1.8615).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1441

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0332 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.9712) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0191), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0479 (-2.37%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.9712

2015 Avg (May) 2.0191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8888	1.7447	1.8292
February	1.9234	1.8439	1.8718
March	1.9497	1.8973	1.9208
April	2.0187	1.9251	1.9607
May	2.0218	1.9439	1.9712
June	2.0141	1.9324	1.9667
July	1.9982	1.9158	1.9487
August	1.9820	1.9271	1.9533
September	1.9686	1.9044	1.9295
October	1.9339	1.8920	1.9114
November	1.8952	1.8615	1.8782
December	1.9303	1.8670	1.9018