YEARLY HIGH
0.3174 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2696 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2975 WST

2016 SEK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SEK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.3174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.2696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0478 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3038 to the December average rate of 0.2756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3174 was down 2.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,587 WST
2015 Average 1,497 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,348 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 239.11 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3136
0.2722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.3064, compared to 0.2887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0180 WST (High: 0.3142 / Low: 0.2962). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 WST (High: 0.3136 / Low: 0.3072).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.3102) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2947), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+5.24%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.3102
2015 Avg (May) 0.2947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3142 0.2962 0.3038
February 0.3127 0.2990 0.3047
March 0.3107 0.2983 0.3043
April 0.3136 0.3072 0.3096
May 0.3174 0.3061 0.3102
June 0.3129 0.2961 0.3056
July 0.3058 0.2925 0.2966
August 0.3033 0.2962 0.2997
September 0.2995 0.2931 0.2959
October 0.2939 0.2800 0.2877
November 0.2839 0.2735 0.2768
December 0.2843 0.2696 0.2756