2016 SGD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9205 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.7480 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8425 WST

2016 SGD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 1.9205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 1.7480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1726 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8123 to the December average rate of 1.7675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9205 was up 0.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9027, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,603 WST

2015 Average 9,186 WST

Yearly Trough Low 8,740 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 862.83 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8951

1.7559

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SGD 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 1.8496, compared to 1.8353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8496

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1175 WST (High: 1.8827 / Low: 1.7652). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0340 WST (High: 1.8466 / Low: 1.8126).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1175

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0403 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.8729) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+1.04%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.8729

2015 Avg (June) 1.8536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8827	1.7652	1.8123
February	1.8838	1.8181	1.8372
March	1.8730	1.8323	1.8507
April	1.8889	1.8477	1.8626
May	1.9043	1.8488	1.8620
June	1.9205	1.8519	1.8729
July	1.9179	1.8595	1.8814
August	1.9072	1.8606	1.8835
September	1.8792	1.8431	1.8580
October	1.8466	1.8126	1.8309
November	1.8312	1.7664	1.7906
December	1.7890	1.7480	1.7675