2016 WST to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

672.2177 BIF

YEARLY LOW

579.1955 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

635.8096 BIF

2016 WST to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 672.2177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 579.1955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 93.0222 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 601.9855 to the December average rate of 659.8814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 672.2177 was up 2.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 653.5269, 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 3,361,089 BIF

2015 Average 3,102,933 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 2,895,977 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 465,111.24 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

667.6595

596.0151

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BIF 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 613.9048, compared to 657.7144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 43.8096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 613.9048

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 657.7144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 67.3303 BIF (High: 672.2177 / Low: 604.8874). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.0418 BIF (High: 663.3187 / Low: 653.2768).

June Spread (Volatile) ±67.3303

October Spread (Stable) ±10.0418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.4543 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 633.1558) against the same month in 2015 (average: 627.6432), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5126 (+0.88%).

2016 Avg (June) 633.1558

2015 Avg (June) 627.6432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	616.8619	579.1955	601.9855
February	613.0740	590.9506	604.4479
March	623.8947	604.9236	614.9137
April	625.8423	605.9947	617.6901
May	622.5598	598.0824	611.2358
June	672.2177	604.8874	633.1558
July	661.7832	641.6575	652.9137
August	661.5340	645.3949	654.6432
September	662.5766	651.8989	658.8937
October	663.3187	653.2768	658.2651
November	668.7195	654.2850	661.6891
December	668.0180	649.1769	659.8814