YEARLY HIGH
0.6744 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3239 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4424 WST

2016 SRD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.6744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.3239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3505 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6499 to the December average rate of 0.3448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -46.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6744 was down 17.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,372 WST
2015 Average 3,793 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,619 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,752.69 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6811
0.3058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.5355, compared to 0.3494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0656 WST (High: 0.4628 / Low: 0.3972). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 WST (High: 0.3492 / Low: 0.3410).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0656
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1627 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6499) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7408), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0910 (-12.28%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6499
2015 Avg (January) 0.7408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6744 0.6368 0.6499
February 0.6623 0.6411 0.6465
March 0.6452 0.6301 0.6363
April 0.4992 0.4375 0.4736
May 0.4628 0.3972 0.4391
June 0.3992 0.3576 0.3675
July 0.3667 0.3551 0.3596
August 0.3621 0.3447 0.3534
September 0.3540 0.3239 0.3371
October 0.3699 0.3298 0.3511
November 0.3654 0.3442 0.3505
December 0.3492 0.3410 0.3448