2016 SBD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3350 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3114 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3214 WST

2016 SBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.3350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.3114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3186 to the December average rate of 0.3218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3350 was down 0.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,675 WST

2015 Average 1,607 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,557 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.83 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3282

0.3162

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SBD 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 0.3207, compared to 0.3221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3207

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0184 WST (High: 0.3298 / Low: 0.3114). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 WST (High: 0.3245 / Low: 0.3212).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.3272) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3186), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+2.68%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.3272

2015 Avg (May) 0.3186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3298	0.3114	0.3186
February	0.3270	0.3142	0.3177
March	0.3223	0.3143	0.3185
April	0.3251	0.3123	0.3172
May	0.3350	0.3210	0.3272
June	0.3310	0.3213	0.3249
July	0.3266	0.3178	0.3218
August	0.3270	0.3222	0.3245
September	0.3246	0.3201	0.3223
October	0.3245	0.3212	0.3229
November	0.3231	0.3164	0.3195
December	0.3267	0.3171	0.3218