2016 WST to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7737 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.5650 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7127 BOB

2016 WST to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 2.7737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2.5650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2087 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6628 to the December average rate of 2.7260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7737 was down 3.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8828, 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 13,869 BOB

2015 Average 13,678 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 12,825 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,043.68 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7459

2.6553

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BOB 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 2.6969, compared to 2.7286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6969

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1559 BOB (High: 2.7209 / Low: 2.5650). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 BOB (High: 2.7532 / Low: 2.7207).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1559

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

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 0.0302 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 2.7370) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6814), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0556 (+2.07%).

2016 Avg (November) 2.7370

2015 Avg (November) 2.6814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7209	2.5650	2.6628
February	2.7005	2.6059	2.6710
March	2.7215	2.6636	2.6933
April	2.7649	2.6868	2.7339
May	2.7617	2.6376	2.7037
June	2.7474	2.6708	2.7165
July	2.7482	2.6672	2.7151
August	2.7442	2.7002	2.7248
September	2.7532	2.7207	2.7383
October	2.7466	2.7119	2.7306
November	2.7737	2.7101	2.7370
December	2.7543	2.6776	2.7260