2016 WST to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

472.4379 CDF

YEARLY LOW

343.9147 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

380.6608 CDF

2016 WST to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 472.4379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 343.9147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 128.5232 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 357.2764 to the December average rate of 458.7805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 472.4379 was up 22.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 385.7343, 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 2,362,189 CDF

2015 Average 1,834,731 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 1,719,574 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 642,615.90 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

468.9309

347.1260

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CDF 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 364.2128, compared to 397.1088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.8961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 364.2128

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 397.1088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 88.4086 CDF (High: 450.3043 / Low: 361.8956). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6336 CDF (High: 389.8508 / Low: 384.2171).

November Spread (Volatile) ±88.4086

September Spread (Stable) ±5.6336

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 5.2172 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 458.7805) against the same month in 2015 (average: 358.1697), the exchange rate shifted by +100.6108 (+28.09%).

2016 Avg (December) 458.7805

2015 Avg (December) 358.1697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	364.9146	343.9147	357.2764
February	363.1594	351.1018	359.7001
March	369.6920	358.3636	365.1177
April	371.6349	363.5980	368.9339
May	371.2221	354.5592	363.7167
June	382.5276	361.5949	370.5319
July	381.8413	365.3898	374.8255
August	388.6903	380.3986	384.7040
September	389.8508	384.2171	386.5107
October	389.3884	376.7710	383.5895
November	450.3043	361.8956	394.2428
December	472.4379	447.4587	458.7805