2016 TOP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1743 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.0873 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1295 WST

2016 TOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.1743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 1.0873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0871 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1503 to the December average rate of 1.1148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1743 was down 6.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2583, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,872 WST

2015 Average 5,963 WST

Yearly Trough Low 5,436 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 435.39 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1538

1.1113

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.1338, compared to 1.1252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1338

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0744 WST (High: 1.1731 / Low: 1.0986). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 WST (High: 1.1300 / Low: 1.1167).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0744

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.1503) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2329), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0826 (-6.70%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.1503

2015 Avg (January) 1.2329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1743	1.1355	1.1503
February	1.1731	1.0986	1.1340
March	1.1352	1.1166	1.1268
April	1.1530	1.1183	1.1287
May	1.1607	1.1214	1.1330
June	1.1559	1.1106	1.1298
July	1.1427	1.1093	1.1210
August	1.1376	1.1165	1.1241
September	1.1300	1.1167	1.1231
October	1.1498	1.1184	1.1396
November	1.1476	1.1080	1.1288
December	1.1348	1.0873	1.1148