2016 WST to DZD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |