YEARLY HIGH
0.0816 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0756 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0789 WST

2016 TWD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TWD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.0816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0776 to the December average rate of 0.0793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0816 was down 1.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0830, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 408 WST
2015 Average 397 WST
Yearly Trough Low 378 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.98 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0807
0.0773
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 0.0779, compared to 0.0798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0047 WST (High: 0.0803 / Low: 0.0756). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.0806 / Low: 0.0796).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0804) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0799), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.67%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0804
2015 Avg (August) 0.0799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0803 0.0756 0.0776
February 0.0795 0.0767 0.0776
March 0.0784 0.0770 0.0778
April 0.0789 0.0773 0.0778
May 0.0801 0.0776 0.0784
June 0.0800 0.0775 0.0784
July 0.0806 0.0777 0.0791
August 0.0816 0.0797 0.0804
September 0.0810 0.0797 0.0802
October 0.0806 0.0796 0.0802
November 0.0804 0.0789 0.0796
December 0.0801 0.0786 0.0793