2016 EGP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3443 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1293 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2726 WST

2016 EGP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.3443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2150 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3314 to the December average rate of 0.1380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -58.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3443 was up 0.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,721 WST

2015 Average 1,638 WST

Yearly Trough Low 647 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,074.75 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3507

0.1187

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EGP 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 0.3035, compared to 0.2417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3035

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1456 WST (High: 0.2860 / Low: 0.1403). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 WST (High: 0.2863 / Low: 0.2830).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1456

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3314) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3363), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0050 (-1.48%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3314

2015 Avg (January) 0.3363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3443	0.3244	0.3314
February	0.3378	0.3260	0.3296
March	0.3287	0.2824	0.3033
April	0.2878	0.2814	0.2834
May	0.2942	0.2818	0.2874
June	0.2908	0.2822	0.2857
July	0.2907	0.2824	0.2860
August	0.2883	0.2846	0.2860
September	0.2863	0.2830	0.2846
October	0.2871	0.2833	0.2853
November	0.2860	0.1403	0.1699
December	0.1429	0.1293	0.1380