2016 HKD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3454 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3222 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3276 WST

2016 HKD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.3454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.3222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3335 to the December average rate of 0.3273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3454 was down 0.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,635 WST

2015 Average 8,144 WST

Yearly Trough Low 8,055 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 579.99 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3344

0.3234

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HKD 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 0.3286, compared to 0.3266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3286

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0192 WST (High: 0.3454 / Low: 0.3262). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 WST (High: 0.3279 / Low: 0.3239).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3335) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0184 (+5.83%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3335

2015 Avg (January) 0.3151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3454	0.3262	0.3335
February	0.3398	0.3283	0.3316
March	0.3314	0.3232	0.3272
April	0.3293	0.3222	0.3243
May	0.3365	0.3226	0.3286
June	0.3327	0.3228	0.3267
July	0.3327	0.3233	0.3273
August	0.3299	0.3257	0.3274
September	0.3279	0.3239	0.3257
October	0.3284	0.3243	0.3264
November	0.3290	0.3223	0.3258
December	0.3339	0.3251	0.3273