YEARLY HIGH
0.1509 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.1400 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1483 BHD

2016 WST to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.1509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.1400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1453 to the December average rate of 0.1484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1509 was down 3.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1570, 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 754 BHD
2015 Average 747 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 700 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.46 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1503
0.1448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BHD 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 0.1477, compared to 0.1488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0084 BHD (High: 0.1484 / Low: 0.1400). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 BHD (High: 0.1492 / Low: 0.1473).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.1492) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1464), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+1.87%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.1492
2015 Avg (November) 0.1464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1484 0.1400 0.1453
February 0.1473 0.1426 0.1461
March 0.1504 0.1464 0.1485
April 0.1509 0.1476 0.1499
May 0.1507 0.1443 0.1478
June 0.1505 0.1460 0.1487
July 0.1505 0.1461 0.1486
August 0.1492 0.1473 0.1485
September 0.1501 0.1482 0.1492
October 0.1499 0.1480 0.1489
November 0.1509 0.1477 0.1492
December 0.1494 0.1454 0.1484