YEARLY HIGH
0.0152 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0141 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0143 WST

2016 DJF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.0141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0146 to the December average rate of 0.0142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0152 was down 0.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0152, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76 WST
2015 Average 71 WST
Yearly Trough Low 70 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.46 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0146
0.0141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0144, compared to 0.0143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0143). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0144 / Low: 0.0142).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0146) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+6.33%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0146
2015 Avg (January) 0.0137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0152 0.0143 0.0146
February 0.0149 0.0144 0.0145
March 0.0145 0.0141 0.0143
April 0.0144 0.0141 0.0142
May 0.0147 0.0141 0.0144
June 0.0145 0.0141 0.0143
July 0.0146 0.0141 0.0143
August 0.0145 0.0143 0.0143
September 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
October 0.0144 0.0142 0.0143
November 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
December 0.0145 0.0141 0.0142