YEARLY HIGH
0.0023 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0021 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0022 WST

2016 KRW to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.0023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.0021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0022 to the December average rate of 0.0021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0023 was up 0.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,593 WST
2015 Average 11,162 WST
Yearly Trough Low 10,312 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,280.66 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0023
0.0021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0022, compared to 0.0022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0022 / Low: 0.0021). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0022 / Low: 0.0022).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0023) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+4.95%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0023
2015 Avg (August) 0.0022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0022 0.0021 0.0022
February 0.0022 0.0021 0.0021
March 0.0022 0.0021 0.0021
April 0.0022 0.0022 0.0022
May 0.0022 0.0021 0.0022
June 0.0022 0.0021 0.0022
July 0.0023 0.0022 0.0022
August 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
September 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023
October 0.0023 0.0022 0.0022
November 0.0022 0.0021 0.0022
December 0.0022 0.0021 0.0021