2016 JPY to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0254 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0211 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0234 WST

2016 JPY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.0254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0219 to the December average rate of 0.0219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0254 was up 13.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,688 WST

2015 Average 10,433 WST

Yearly Trough Low 10,549 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,138.62 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0254

0.0216

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JPY 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 0.0229, compared to 0.0240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0229

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0023 WST (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0222). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0227 / Low: 0.0222).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0251) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+20.29%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0251

2015 Avg (August) 0.0208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0227	0.0211	0.0219
February	0.0233	0.0215	0.0225
March	0.0227	0.0222	0.0225
April	0.0236	0.0224	0.0229
May	0.0240	0.0231	0.0234
June	0.0250	0.0233	0.0241
July	0.0252	0.0236	0.0245
August	0.0254	0.0246	0.0251
September	0.0251	0.0244	0.0248
October	0.0248	0.0241	0.0244
November	0.0245	0.0222	0.0233
December	0.0225	0.0214	0.0219