YEARLY HIGH
0.0251 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0226 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0233 WST

2016 DZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0242 to the December average rate of 0.0229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0251 was down 9.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 125 WST
2015 Average 126 WST
Yearly Trough Low 113 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.18 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0244
0.0227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD 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 0.0235, compared to 0.0230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 WST (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0236). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0233 / Low: 0.0230).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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: 0.0242) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0274), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-11.78%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0242
2015 Avg (January) 0.0274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0251 0.0236 0.0242
February 0.0249 0.0237 0.0242
March 0.0237 0.0228 0.0232
April 0.0236 0.0229 0.0231
May 0.0238 0.0229 0.0232
June 0.0235 0.0228 0.0230
July 0.0234 0.0227 0.0230
August 0.0233 0.0230 0.0232
September 0.0233 0.0229 0.0231
October 0.0232 0.0228 0.0230
November 0.0231 0.0226 0.0229
December 0.0235 0.0227 0.0229