YEARLY HIGH
0.1126 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0939 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0996 WST

2016 UAH to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UAH to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.1126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.0939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1068 to the December average rate of 0.0966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1126 was down 28.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 563 WST
2015 Average 587 WST
Yearly Trough Low 469 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.74 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1078
0.0952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.1004, compared to 0.0988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0112 WST (High: 0.1126 / Low: 0.1014). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 WST (High: 0.1001 / Low: 0.0972).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1068) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1542), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0475 (-30.77%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1068
2015 Avg (January) 0.1542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1126 0.1014 0.1068
February 0.1019 0.0939 0.0976
March 0.1008 0.0946 0.0968
April 0.1008 0.0960 0.0984
May 0.1029 0.0995 0.1011
June 0.1037 0.1004 0.1017
July 0.1041 0.1003 0.1023
August 0.1030 0.0973 0.1010
September 0.0983 0.0945 0.0963
October 0.1001 0.0972 0.0985
November 0.0993 0.0961 0.0983
December 0.0991 0.0946 0.0966