2016 SAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7178 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.6662 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6781 WST

2016 SAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.7178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.6662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0516 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6915 to the December average rate of 0.6769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7178 was down 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,589 WST

2015 Average 3,366 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,331 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 257.99 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6935

0.6687

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.6806, compared to 0.6755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6806

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0408 WST (High: 0.7178 / Low: 0.6771). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 WST (High: 0.6780 / Low: 0.6694).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0408

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6915) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6504), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0410 (+6.31%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6915

2015 Avg (January) 0.6504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7178	0.6771	0.6915
February	0.7050	0.6824	0.6882
March	0.6869	0.6684	0.6770
April	0.6814	0.6662	0.6708
May	0.6965	0.6673	0.6802
June	0.6885	0.6681	0.6761
July	0.6882	0.6684	0.6770
August	0.6826	0.6736	0.6770
September	0.6780	0.6694	0.6734
October	0.6792	0.6703	0.6751
November	0.6804	0.6663	0.6737
December	0.6904	0.6722	0.6769