2016 HTG to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0462 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0376 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0404 WST

2016 HTG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.0376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0447 to the December average rate of 0.0381, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0462 was down 14.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 231 WST

2015 Average 250 WST

Yearly Trough Low 188 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.82 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0454

0.0375

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HTG 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 0.0417, compared to 0.0391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0417

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0025 WST (High: 0.0462 / Low: 0.0436). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0394 / Low: 0.0386).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 January and February, 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: 0.0447) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0525), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0077 (-14.75%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0447

2015 Avg (January) 0.0525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0462	0.0436	0.0447
February	0.0441	0.0417	0.0428
March	0.0419	0.0403	0.0410
April	0.0412	0.0401	0.0405
May	0.0419	0.0403	0.0409
June	0.0411	0.0399	0.0404
July	0.0410	0.0395	0.0401
August	0.0404	0.0391	0.0396
September	0.0394	0.0385	0.0389
October	0.0394	0.0386	0.0390
November	0.0394	0.0385	0.0390
December	0.0389	0.0376	0.0381