2016 LSL to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1906 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1511 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1735 WST

2016 LSL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.1906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.1511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0395 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1595 to the December average rate of 0.1831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1906 was down 13.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 953 WST

2015 Average 994 WST

Yearly Trough Low 756 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 197.35 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1870

0.1570

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.1659, compared to 0.1810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1659

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0176 WST (High: 0.1688 / Low: 0.1511). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 WST (High: 0.1691 / Low: 0.1623).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.1845) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1990), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0144 (-7.25%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.1845

2015 Avg (August) 0.1990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1688	0.1511	0.1595
February	0.1707	0.1585	0.1634
March	0.1691	0.1623	0.1653
April	0.1769	0.1677	0.1722
May	0.1764	0.1625	0.1668
June	0.1744	0.1635	0.1682
July	0.1848	0.1707	0.1765
August	0.1906	0.1747	0.1845
September	0.1860	0.1742	0.1794
October	0.1880	0.1779	0.1817
November	0.1886	0.1751	0.1809
December	0.1887	0.1791	0.1831