YEARLY HIGH
0.4098 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3635 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3831 WST

2016 CNY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.4098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.3635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0463 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3952 to the December average rate of 0.3667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4098 was down 3.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,244 WST
2015 Average 10,065 WST
Yearly Trough Low 9,087 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,157.73 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3981
0.3638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.3906, compared to 0.3755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3906
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0238 WST (High: 0.4098 / Low: 0.3860). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 WST (High: 0.3808 / Low: 0.3763).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3952) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3939), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+0.33%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3952
2015 Avg (January) 0.3939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4098 0.3860 0.3952
February 0.4055 0.3904 0.3941
March 0.3935 0.3863 0.3904
April 0.3952 0.3850 0.3883
May 0.4002 0.3866 0.3907
June 0.3923 0.3803 0.3849
July 0.3879 0.3749 0.3804
August 0.3853 0.3789 0.3818
September 0.3808 0.3763 0.3785
October 0.3797 0.3734 0.3765
November 0.3753 0.3667 0.3694
December 0.3729 0.3635 0.3667