2016 WST to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7513 CNY

YEARLY LOW

2.4404 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6120 CNY

2016 WST to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2.7513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2.4404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3109 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5306 to the December average rate of 2.7273, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7513 was up 6.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.5785, 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 13,757 CNY

2015 Average 12,421 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 12,202 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,554.67 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7470

2.5109

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CNY 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 2.5604, compared to 2.6636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5604

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1505 CNY (High: 2.5908 / Low: 2.4404). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0313 CNY (High: 2.6573 / Low: 2.6261).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1505

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0313

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.7273) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.4941), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2332 (+9.35%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.7273

2015 Avg (December) 2.4941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5908	2.4404	2.5306
February	2.5616	2.4660	2.5373
March	2.5888	2.5413	2.5618
April	2.5976	2.5304	2.5753
May	2.5869	2.4990	2.5595
June	2.6298	2.5491	2.5979
July	2.6677	2.5780	2.6295
August	2.6394	2.5953	2.6191
September	2.6573	2.6261	2.6419
October	2.6780	2.6334	2.6564
November	2.7270	2.6643	2.7075
December	2.7513	2.6820	2.7273