YEARLY HIGH
44.1715 DZD
YEARLY LOW
39.8819 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.0149 DZD

2016 WST to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 44.1715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 39.8819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2896 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.3946 to the December average rate of 43.6388, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 44.1715 was up 4.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.3479, 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 220,857 DZD
2015 Average 198,583 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 199,409 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,448.23 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

44.0060
41.0521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to DZD 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 42.5825, compared to 43.4473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.5825
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.4473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.4186 DZD (High: 42.3005 / Low: 39.8819). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5368 DZD (High: 43.3930 / Low: 42.8562).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4186
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4235 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 43.7599) against the same month in 2015 (average: 41.8457), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9142 (+4.57%).

2016 Avg (November) 43.7599
2015 Avg (November) 41.8457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.3005 39.8819 41.3946
February 42.2811 40.2074 41.2983
March 43.7651 42.1990 43.1422
April 43.6770 42.3088 43.2143
May 43.5898 41.9542 43.0209
June 43.9384 42.5114 43.4249
July 44.1049 42.6979 43.5034
August 43.3930 42.8562 43.0799
September 43.5804 42.9206 43.2365
October 43.8077 43.1902 43.4653
November 44.1715 43.2170 43.7599
December 44.0372 42.6337 43.6388