YEARLY HIGH
0.2051 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1780 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1917 WST

2016 SCR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.2051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.1780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0271 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1984 to the December average rate of 0.1897, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2051 was down 5.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,025 WST
2015 Average 950 WST
Yearly Trough Low 890 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.66 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1995
0.1862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.1925, compared to 0.1910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0208 WST (High: 0.2000 / Low: 0.1793). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 WST (High: 0.1945 / Low: 0.1888).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1984) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1756), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+13.01%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1984
2015 Avg (January) 0.1756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2051 0.1903 0.1984
February 0.2000 0.1793 0.1928
March 0.1969 0.1847 0.1911
April 0.1961 0.1780 0.1873
May 0.1967 0.1834 0.1915
June 0.2020 0.1881 0.1937
July 0.1985 0.1865 0.1930
August 0.1945 0.1888 0.1918
September 0.1935 0.1878 0.1906
October 0.1948 0.1887 0.1912
November 0.1930 0.1864 0.1894
December 0.1950 0.1869 0.1897