YEARLY HIGH
0.0122 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0114 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0117 WST

2016 SYP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SYP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0118 to the December average rate of 0.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0122 was down 14.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61 WST
2015 Average 65 WST
Yearly Trough Low 57 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.32 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0119
0.0114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0116, compared to 0.0118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0007 WST (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0115). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0118 / Low: 0.0117).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0118) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0134), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-11.88%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0118
2015 Avg (January) 0.0134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0122 0.0115 0.0118
February 0.0120 0.0116 0.0117
March 0.0117 0.0114 0.0116
April 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115
May 0.0119 0.0114 0.0116
June 0.0119 0.0114 0.0116
July 0.0119 0.0116 0.0118
August 0.0119 0.0118 0.0118
September 0.0118 0.0117 0.0118
October 0.0119 0.0118 0.0118
November 0.0119 0.0117 0.0118
December 0.0121 0.0118 0.0119