2016 WST to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5740 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.5066 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5290 AUD

2016 WST to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.5740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 0.5066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0673 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5492 to the December average rate of 0.5371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5740 was up 2.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5596, 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 2,870 AUD

2015 Average 2,636 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 2,533 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 336.73 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5525

0.5136

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AUD 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 0.5342, compared to 0.5239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5342

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0433 AUD (High: 0.5740 / Low: 0.5307). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 AUD (High: 0.5220 / Low: 0.5134).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0190 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5492) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0416 (+8.19%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5492

2015 Avg (January) 0.5076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5740	0.5307	0.5492
February	0.5522	0.5286	0.5434
March	0.5410	0.5143	0.5244
April	0.5262	0.5066	0.5190
May	0.5447	0.5209	0.5366
June	0.5430	0.5194	0.5325
July	0.5297	0.5119	0.5228
August	0.5240	0.5096	0.5168
September	0.5291	0.5138	0.5220
October	0.5220	0.5134	0.5186
November	0.5374	0.5149	0.5262
December	0.5510	0.5274	0.5371