YEARLY HIGH
472.4379 CDF
YEARLY LOW
343.9147 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
380.6608 CDF

2016 WST to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 472.4379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 343.9147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 128.5232 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 357.2764 to the December average rate of 458.7805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 472.4379 was up 22.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 385.7343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,362,189 CDF
2015 Average 1,834,731 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,719,574 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 642,615.90 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

468.9309
347.1260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CDF 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 364.2128, compared to 397.1088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.8961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 364.2128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 397.1088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 88.4086 CDF (High: 450.3043 / Low: 361.8956). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6336 CDF (High: 389.8508 / Low: 384.2171).

November Spread (Volatile) ±88.4086
September Spread (Stable) ±5.6336

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.2172 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 458.7805) against the same month in 2015 (average: 358.1697), the exchange rate shifted by +100.6108 (+28.09%).

2016 Avg (December) 458.7805
2015 Avg (December) 358.1697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 364.9146 343.9147 357.2764
February 363.1594 351.1018 359.7001
March 369.6920 358.3636 365.1177
April 371.6349 363.5980 368.9339
May 371.2221 354.5592 363.7167
June 382.5276 361.5949 370.5319
July 381.8413 365.3898 374.8255
August 388.6903 380.3986 384.7040
September 389.8508 384.2171 386.5107
October 389.3884 376.7710 383.5895
November 450.3043 361.8956 394.2428
December 472.4379 447.4587 458.7805