2016 WST to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

71.1039 DJF

YEARLY LOW

65.9812 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

69.8745 DJF

2016 WST to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 71.1039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 65.9812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1227 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.4900 to the December average rate of 70.2881, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 71.1039 was down 4.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 74.4019, 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 355,520 DJF

2015 Average 351,851 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 329,906 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,613.64 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

70.8497

68.2755

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to DJF 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 69.6109, compared to 70.1381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.6109

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.1381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.9327 DJF (High: 69.9139 / Low: 65.9812). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9473 DJF (High: 70.6193 / Low: 69.6720).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.9327

October Spread (Stable) ±0.9473

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 1.0154 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 70.6352) against the same month in 2015 (average: 71.7671), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1319 (-1.58%).

2016 Avg (April) 70.6352

2015 Avg (April) 71.7671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	69.9139	65.9812	68.4900
February	69.4235	67.1908	68.8387
March	70.9254	69.0038	69.9841
April	71.1039	69.5393	70.6352
May	71.0382	68.0031	69.6198
June	70.9800	68.8681	70.0978
July	70.7693	68.7227	69.8419
August	70.1688	69.1081	69.8606
September	70.6943	69.6969	70.2414
October	70.6193	69.6720	70.1567
November	71.0743	69.8695	70.4399
December	70.9654	68.9649	70.2881