2016 SDG to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4409 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3849 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4128 WST

2016 SDG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.4409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.3849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0560 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4241 to the December average rate of 0.3910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4409 was down 0.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,205 WST

2015 Average 2,100 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,924 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 280.18 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4275

0.3877

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.4187, compared to 0.4069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4187

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0288 WST (High: 0.4409 / Low: 0.4121). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 WST (High: 0.4213 / Low: 0.4148).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0288

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4241) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+1.73%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4241

2015 Avg (January) 0.4169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4409	0.4121	0.4241
February	0.4338	0.4181	0.4232
March	0.4217	0.4108	0.4165
April	0.4182	0.4097	0.4125
May	0.4290	0.4111	0.4189
June	0.4243	0.4118	0.4168
July	0.4250	0.4105	0.4175
August	0.4213	0.4148	0.4177
September	0.4180	0.4108	0.4150
October	0.4187	0.3917	0.4092
November	0.3991	0.3849	0.3911
December	0.3973	0.3865	0.3910