2016 WST to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.6109 AFN

YEARLY LOW

25.3996 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.6544 AFN

2016 WST to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 27.6109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 25.3996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2113 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.4396 to the December average rate of 26.1697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.6109 was up 1.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 27.0849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 138,055 AFN

2015 Average 121,188 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 126,998 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,056.69 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.3811

25.8865

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AFN 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 26.9116, compared to 26.3971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.9116

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.3971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.5012 AFN (High: 26.9866 / Low: 25.4853). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4250 AFN (High: 26.2178 / Low: 25.7928).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5012

October Spread (Stable) ±0.4250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5520 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 27.2566) against the same month in 2015 (average: 23.8016), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4550 (+14.52%).

2016 Avg (June) 27.2566

2015 Avg (June) 23.8016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.9866	25.4853	26.4396
February	27.0612	26.1242	26.6830
March	27.3878	26.6432	26.9750
April	27.3898	26.8305	27.2102
May	27.3242	26.2579	26.9049
June	27.6109	26.5046	27.2566
July	27.3904	26.5304	27.0552
August	26.9339	25.8606	26.5032
September	26.6359	26.0643	26.3949
October	26.2178	25.7928	26.0111
November	26.5893	25.9658	26.2488
December	26.3836	25.3996	26.1697