YEARLY HIGH
0.3805 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3386 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3554 EUR

2016 WST to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.3805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.3386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0419 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3548 to the December average rate of 0.3739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3805 was down 0.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3826, 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 1,902 EUR
2015 Average 1,785 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,693 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.48 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3766
0.3444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to EUR 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 0.3509, compared to 0.3599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0199 EUR (High: 0.3622 / Low: 0.3423). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 EUR (High: 0.3559 / Low: 0.3504).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3739) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0194 (+5.48%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3739
2015 Avg (December) 0.3544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3622 0.3423 0.3548
February 0.3574 0.3392 0.3489
March 0.3590 0.3480 0.3535
April 0.3556 0.3441 0.3506
May 0.3520 0.3386 0.3471
June 0.3586 0.3423 0.3507
July 0.3614 0.3478 0.3559
August 0.3558 0.3474 0.3516
September 0.3559 0.3504 0.3532
October 0.3638 0.3524 0.3579
November 0.3732 0.3552 0.3669
December 0.3805 0.3670 0.3739