YEARLY HIGH
0.0029 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0021 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0026 WST

2016 CDF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0028 to the December average rate of 0.0022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0029 was up 0.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15 WST
2015 Average 14 WST
Yearly Trough Low 11 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.96 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0029
0.0021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0027, compared to 0.0025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0028 / Low: 0.0022). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0026 / Low: 0.0026).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0028) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0026), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+6.11%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0028
2015 Avg (January) 0.0026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0029 0.0027 0.0028
February 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
March 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
April 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
May 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
June 0.0028 0.0026 0.0027
July 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
August 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
September 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
October 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026
November 0.0028 0.0022 0.0026
December 0.0022 0.0021 0.0022