2016 RUB to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0425 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0317 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0381 WST

2016 RUB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0339 to the December average rate of 0.0409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0425 was down 15.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 212 WST

2015 Average 208 WST

Yearly Trough Low 158 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.82 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0417

0.0327

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RUB 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 0.0365, compared to 0.0397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0042 WST (High: 0.0359 / Low: 0.0317). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0408 / Low: 0.0400).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0409) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+10.75%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0409

2015 Avg (December) 0.0370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0359	0.0317	0.0339
February	0.0346	0.0323	0.0334
March	0.0376	0.0349	0.0364
April	0.0389	0.0368	0.0378
May	0.0400	0.0379	0.0387
June	0.0403	0.0381	0.0390
July	0.0404	0.0385	0.0395
August	0.0398	0.0383	0.0391
September	0.0400	0.0385	0.0392
October	0.0408	0.0400	0.0404
November	0.0401	0.0382	0.0391
December	0.0425	0.0396	0.0409