2016 VEF to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4260 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2505 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2922 WST

2016 VEF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.4260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.2505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1755 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4105 to the December average rate of 0.2542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4260 was down 0.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,130 WST

2015 Average 1,999 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,252 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 877.66 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4264

0.2364

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.3305, compared to 0.2539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0766 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3305

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0238 WST (High: 0.4260 / Low: 0.4022). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 WST (High: 0.2549 / Low: 0.2517).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1492 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4105) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3868), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0237 (+6.14%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4105

2015 Avg (January) 0.3868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4260	0.4022	0.4105
February	0.4183	0.4049	0.4084
March	0.4075	0.3975	0.4015
April	0.2563	0.2506	0.2522
May	0.2620	0.2509	0.2559
June	0.2589	0.2513	0.2543
July	0.2587	0.2507	0.2543
August	0.2566	0.2532	0.2545
September	0.2549	0.2517	0.2532
October	0.2553	0.2521	0.2538
November	0.2557	0.2505	0.2533
December	0.2591	0.2525	0.2542