YEARLY HIGH
27.1010 BTN
YEARLY LOW
25.1561 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.4176 BTN

2016 WST to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 27.1010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 25.1561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9450 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.9276 to the December average rate of 26.7297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.1010 was up 2.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 26.3271, 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 135,505 BTN
2015 Average 126,970 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 125,780 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,724.77 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

26.8202
25.8464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BTN 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 26.3216, compared to 26.5135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1919 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.3216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.5135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.4651 BTN (High: 26.6212 / Low: 25.1561). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3425 BTN (High: 26.4998 / Low: 26.1573).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4651
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1938 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 26.7391) against the same month in 2015 (average: 25.6514), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0877 (+4.24%).

2016 Avg (November) 26.7391
2015 Avg (November) 25.6514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.6212 25.1561 25.9276
February 26.8291 25.7963 26.4443
March 26.5962 26.1588 26.3686
April 26.6355 26.0300 26.4245
May 26.5294 25.5442 26.2307
June 27.0534 26.0500 26.5338
July 26.8428 26.0621 26.4690
August 26.5397 26.1027 26.3607
September 26.6080 26.2257 26.4353
October 26.4998 26.1573 26.3474
November 27.1010 26.3227 26.7391
December 26.9760 26.2713 26.7297