2016 LRD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0317 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0267 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0285 WST

2016 LRD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.0267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0303 to the December average rate of 0.0276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0317 was up 1.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 159 WST

2015 Average 147 WST

Yearly Trough Low 134 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.01 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0308

0.0273

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0293, compared to 0.0277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0293

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0026 WST (High: 0.0302 / Low: 0.0276). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0279 / Low: 0.0273).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0303) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+13.59%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0303

2015 Avg (January) 0.0267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0317	0.0293	0.0303
February	0.0312	0.0302	0.0305
March	0.0304	0.0296	0.0300
April	0.0302	0.0276	0.0286
May	0.0289	0.0277	0.0282
June	0.0286	0.0277	0.0280
July	0.0286	0.0278	0.0281
August	0.0284	0.0267	0.0277
September	0.0279	0.0273	0.0276
October	0.0282	0.0274	0.0277
November	0.0281	0.0275	0.0278
December	0.0282	0.0271	0.0276