YEARLY HIGH
0.7157 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.6643 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7011 ANG

2016 WST to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.7157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.6643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0514 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6895 to the December average rate of 0.6995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7157 was down 3.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7437, 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 3,579 ANG
2015 Average 3,542 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 3,322 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 257.06 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7130
0.6874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ANG 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 0.7008, compared to 0.7013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0393 ANG (High: 0.7036 / Low: 0.6643). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 ANG (High: 0.7073 / Low: 0.6985).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0393
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.7057) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7159), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0101 (-1.42%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.7057
2015 Avg (June) 0.7159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7036 0.6643 0.6895
February 0.6989 0.6765 0.6931
March 0.7131 0.6944 0.7045
April 0.7157 0.6999 0.7109
May 0.7147 0.6848 0.7012
June 0.7157 0.6921 0.7057
July 0.7115 0.6893 0.7011
August 0.7030 0.6939 0.6996
September 0.7073 0.6985 0.7032
October 0.7063 0.6972 0.7015
November 0.7108 0.6961 0.7029
December 0.7042 0.6859 0.6995