YEARLY HIGH
0.0907 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0778 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0846 WST

2016 UYU to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.0907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.0778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0846 to the December average rate of 0.0882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0907 was down 11.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 454 WST
2015 Average 464 WST
Yearly Trough Low 389 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.49 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0910
0.0778
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UYU 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 0.0814, compared to 0.0877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0050 WST (High: 0.0845 / Low: 0.0795). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 WST (High: 0.0800 / Low: 0.0778).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.0899) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+2.15%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.0899
2015 Avg (October) 0.0880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0871 0.0827 0.0846
February 0.0845 0.0795 0.0817
March 0.0800 0.0778 0.0789
April 0.0816 0.0784 0.0798
May 0.0832 0.0789 0.0811
June 0.0842 0.0811 0.0824
July 0.0862 0.0820 0.0839
August 0.0893 0.0856 0.0877
September 0.0888 0.0865 0.0877
October 0.0907 0.0884 0.0899
November 0.0902 0.0872 0.0888
December 0.0895 0.0872 0.0882