2016 WST to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4068 CHF

YEARLY LOW

0.3724 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3874 CHF

2016 WST to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.4068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 0.3724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0344 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3880 to the December average rate of 0.4017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4068 was down 2.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4188, 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 2,034 CHF

2015 Average 1,906 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 1,862 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 171.85 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4037

0.3803

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CHF 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 0.3847, compared to 0.3901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3847

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0191 CHF (High: 0.3955 / Low: 0.3764). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 CHF (High: 0.3887 / Low: 0.3833).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4017) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3838), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0179 (+4.67%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4017

2015 Avg (December) 0.3838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3955	0.3764	0.3880
February	0.3917	0.3751	0.3841
March	0.3937	0.3813	0.3866
April	0.3906	0.3743	0.3833
May	0.3892	0.3731	0.3837
June	0.3886	0.3724	0.3823
July	0.3921	0.3773	0.3864
August	0.3873	0.3770	0.3828
September	0.3887	0.3833	0.3858
October	0.3937	0.3857	0.3894
November	0.4017	0.3845	0.3942
December	0.4068	0.3935	0.4017