YEARLY HIGH
51.2723 ALL
YEARLY LOW
46.7775 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.8043 ALL

2016 WST to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 51.2723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 46.7775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4948 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.9932 to the December average rate of 50.5128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 51.2723 was down 4.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 53.5394, 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 256,361 ALL
2015 Average 249,414 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 233,887 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,473.92 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

50.7682
47.7036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ALL 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 48.5406, compared to 49.0679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.5406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.0679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.0707 ALL (High: 50.2022 / Low: 47.1315). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5420 ALL (High: 48.7138 / Low: 48.1718).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.0707
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5420

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.6751 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 50.5128) against the same month in 2015 (average: 48.8206), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6922 (+3.47%).

2016 Avg (December) 50.5128
2015 Avg (December) 48.8206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.2022 47.1315 48.9932
February 49.3986 47.0167 48.3182
March 49.5967 48.2748 48.9200
April 49.1585 47.9538 48.6172
May 48.4750 46.7775 47.9590
June 49.4104 47.0896 48.4363
July 49.2820 47.6632 48.5887
August 48.6579 47.5223 48.0297
September 48.7138 48.1718 48.4621
October 49.4764 48.4380 48.9430
November 50.5518 48.5709 49.8712
December 51.2723 49.5598 50.5128