YEARLY HIGH
0.7331 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6803 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6924 WST

2016 AED to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AED to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.7331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.6803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0528 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7064 to the December average rate of 0.6914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7331 was down 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,665 WST
2015 Average 3,438 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,401 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 264.04 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7086
0.6827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 0.6950, compared to 0.6898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0409 WST (High: 0.7331 / Low: 0.6922). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 WST (High: 0.6923 / Low: 0.6837).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0409
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7064) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0413 (+6.22%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7064
2015 Avg (January) 0.6651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7331 0.6922 0.7064
February 0.7199 0.6968 0.7027
March 0.7013 0.6825 0.6912
April 0.6957 0.6803 0.6849
May 0.7111 0.6814 0.6946
June 0.7029 0.6822 0.6903
July 0.7027 0.6826 0.6913
August 0.6970 0.6879 0.6912
September 0.6923 0.6837 0.6877
October 0.6936 0.6847 0.6894
November 0.6948 0.6804 0.6880
December 0.7050 0.6868 0.6914