YEARLY HIGH
0.0590 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0538 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0553 WST

2016 DOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.0538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0570 to the December average rate of 0.0546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0590 was down 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0595, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 295 WST
2015 Average 281 WST
Yearly Trough Low 269 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.95 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0572
0.0543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0558, compared to 0.0549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0032 WST (High: 0.0590 / Low: 0.0558). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0552 / Low: 0.0544).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0570) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0549), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+3.71%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0570
2015 Avg (January) 0.0549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0590 0.0558 0.0570
February 0.0580 0.0559 0.0566
March 0.0565 0.0549 0.0556
April 0.0558 0.0545 0.0549
May 0.0570 0.0547 0.0556
June 0.0562 0.0546 0.0552
July 0.0562 0.0544 0.0553
August 0.0559 0.0547 0.0552
September 0.0552 0.0544 0.0548
October 0.0552 0.0544 0.0548
November 0.0551 0.0538 0.0545
December 0.0555 0.0541 0.0546