YEARLY HIGH
0.1329 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1236 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1279 WST

2016 MDL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.1329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.1236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1277 to the December average rate of 0.1262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1329 was down 14.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 664 WST
2015 Average 674 WST
Yearly Trough Low 618 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.67 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1291
0.1257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1283, compared to 0.1275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0090 WST (High: 0.1325 / Low: 0.1236). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 WST (High: 0.1289 / Low: 0.1271).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1288) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1374), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0086 (-6.23%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1288
2015 Avg (May) 0.1374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1325 0.1236 0.1277
February 0.1316 0.1271 0.1286
March 0.1299 0.1270 0.1285
April 0.1303 0.1269 0.1281
May 0.1329 0.1265 0.1288
June 0.1308 0.1269 0.1283
July 0.1305 0.1264 0.1284
August 0.1299 0.1280 0.1288
September 0.1289 0.1271 0.1280
October 0.1289 0.1260 0.1275
November 0.1270 0.1250 0.1260
December 0.1299 0.1251 0.1262