YEARLY HIGH
0.6585 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.5826 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6270 WST

2016 RON to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.6585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.5826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0759 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6221 to the December average rate of 0.5923, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6585 was down 3.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,292 WST
2015 Average 3,153 WST
Yearly Trough Low 2,913 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 379.59 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6454
0.5875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.6339, compared to 0.6201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0349 WST (High: 0.6441 / Low: 0.6092). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 WST (High: 0.6417 / Low: 0.6315).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0349
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.6406) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+3.67%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.6406
2015 Avg (May) 0.6179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6441 0.6092 0.6221
February 0.6585 0.6258 0.6394
March 0.6421 0.6244 0.6329
April 0.6505 0.6286 0.6378
May 0.6585 0.6305 0.6406
June 0.6433 0.6155 0.6304
July 0.6430 0.6155 0.6267
August 0.6449 0.6311 0.6380
September 0.6417 0.6315 0.6365
October 0.6365 0.6102 0.6220
November 0.6245 0.5943 0.6049
December 0.6050 0.5826 0.5923