2016 GTQ to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3521 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3230 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3345 WST

2016 GTQ to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.3521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.3230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0291 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3392 to the December average rate of 0.3383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3521 was up 0.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,760 WST

2015 Average 1,649 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,615 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.51 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3406

0.3240

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.3326, compared to 0.3364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3326

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0195 WST (High: 0.3521 / Low: 0.3325). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 WST (High: 0.3375 / Low: 0.3339).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3392) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+6.01%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3392

2015 Avg (January) 0.3200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3521	0.3325	0.3392
February	0.3450	0.3325	0.3369
March	0.3348	0.3248	0.3291
April	0.3309	0.3230	0.3254
May	0.3424	0.3237	0.3331
June	0.3380	0.3277	0.3318
July	0.3400	0.3286	0.3337
August	0.3387	0.3340	0.3368
September	0.3375	0.3339	0.3354
October	0.3405	0.3347	0.3377
November	0.3396	0.3320	0.3366
December	0.3445	0.3349	0.3383