2016 WST to BND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5728 BND

YEARLY LOW

0.5205 BND

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5429 BND

2016 WST to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.5728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 0.5205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0523 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5518 to the December average rate of 0.5657, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5728 was up 2.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5586, 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 2,864 BND

2015 Average 2,721 BND

Yearly Trough Low 2,602 BND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.62 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5692

0.5273

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WST to BND 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 0.5407, compared to 0.5451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5407

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0360 BND (High: 0.5668 / Low: 0.5308). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 BND (High: 0.5423 / Low: 0.5324).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0360

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5657) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5438), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0219 (+4.03%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5657

2015 Avg (December) 0.5438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5668	0.5308	0.5518
February	0.5505	0.5307	0.5441
March	0.5459	0.5345	0.5402
April	0.5410	0.5301	0.5367
May	0.5411	0.5243	0.5368
June	0.5406	0.5211	0.5344
July	0.5382	0.5205	0.5317
August	0.5372	0.5243	0.5307
September	0.5423	0.5324	0.5381
October	0.5519	0.5401	0.5460
November	0.5645	0.5454	0.5582
December	0.5728	0.5579	0.5657