YEARLY HIGH
0.1196 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1077 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1117 WST

2016 HNL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HNL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.1196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.1077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1157 to the December average rate of 0.1089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1196 was down 2.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1232, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 598 WST
2015 Average 582 WST
Yearly Trough Low 538 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.82 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1164
0.1082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.1131, compared to 0.1104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0064 WST (High: 0.1196 / Low: 0.1133). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 WST (High: 0.1112 / Low: 0.1098).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1157) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1160), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.28%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1157
2015 Avg (January) 0.1160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1196 0.1133 0.1157
February 0.1170 0.1129 0.1143
March 0.1138 0.1110 0.1123
April 0.1132 0.1108 0.1115
May 0.1158 0.1108 0.1129
June 0.1135 0.1104 0.1117
July 0.1134 0.1096 0.1115
August 0.1125 0.1103 0.1111
September 0.1112 0.1098 0.1106
October 0.1120 0.1098 0.1108
November 0.1116 0.1089 0.1097
December 0.1109 0.1077 0.1089