YEARLY HIGH
0.3079 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2847 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2909 WST

2016 SVC to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SVC to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.3079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.2847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2967 to the December average rate of 0.2902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3079 was down 0.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,540 WST
2015 Average 1,444 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,424 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.85 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2976
0.2868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.2920, compared to 0.2897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0180 WST (High: 0.3079 / Low: 0.2899). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 WST (High: 0.2906 / Low: 0.2872).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2967) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2789), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+6.36%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2967
2015 Avg (January) 0.2789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3079 0.2899 0.2967
February 0.3024 0.2917 0.2953
March 0.2942 0.2868 0.2905
April 0.2921 0.2858 0.2877
May 0.2987 0.2865 0.2918
June 0.2953 0.2867 0.2900
July 0.2954 0.2857 0.2903
August 0.2930 0.2884 0.2903
September 0.2906 0.2872 0.2888
October 0.2918 0.2878 0.2897
November 0.2920 0.2847 0.2889
December 0.2949 0.2879 0.2902