YEARLY HIGH
0.1758 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1630 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1666 WST

2016 MVR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MVR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.1758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.1630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0128 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1695 to the December average rate of 0.1658, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1758 was down 0.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 879 WST
2015 Average 826 WST
Yearly Trough Low 815 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.04 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1700
0.1644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.1670, compared to 0.1662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0101 WST (High: 0.1758 / Low: 0.1657). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 WST (High: 0.1671 / Low: 0.1647).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1695) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+5.93%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1695
2015 Avg (January) 0.1600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1758 0.1657 0.1695
February 0.1727 0.1668 0.1687
March 0.1683 0.1640 0.1663
April 0.1673 0.1630 0.1649
May 0.1714 0.1636 0.1668
June 0.1715 0.1639 0.1660
July 0.1705 0.1648 0.1672
August 0.1690 0.1656 0.1672
September 0.1671 0.1645 0.1655
October 0.1671 0.1647 0.1659
November 0.1669 0.1630 0.1654
December 0.1682 0.1640 0.1658