YEARLY HIGH
0.0131 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0121 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0124 WST

2016 GYD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GYD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.0121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0126 to the December average rate of 0.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0131 was down 0.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65 WST
2015 Average 61 WST
Yearly Trough Low 61 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.66 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0126
0.0122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0124, compared to 0.0123 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) 0.0124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0123). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0123).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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: 0.0126) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+6.52%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0126
2015 Avg (January) 0.0118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0131 0.0123 0.0126
February 0.0128 0.0124 0.0125
March 0.0125 0.0121 0.0123
April 0.0124 0.0121 0.0122
May 0.0127 0.0122 0.0124
June 0.0126 0.0121 0.0123
July 0.0126 0.0122 0.0124
August 0.0125 0.0123 0.0123
September 0.0124 0.0122 0.0123
October 0.0124 0.0123 0.0123
November 0.0125 0.0121 0.0123
December 0.0125 0.0122 0.0123