2016 WST to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3245 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.2590 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2913 GBP

2016 WST to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 0.3245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.2590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0655 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2676 to the December average rate of 0.3157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3245 was up 17.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2763, 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 1,623 GBP

2015 Average 1,296 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 1,295 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 327.27 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3251

0.2624

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to GBP 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 0.2735, compared to 0.3092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2735

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0349 GBP (High: 0.2987 / Low: 0.2638). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 GBP (High: 0.2811 / Low: 0.2724).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0349

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.3198) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2529), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0669 (+26.47%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.3198

2015 Avg (October) 0.2529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2759	0.2590	0.2676
February	0.2817	0.2620	0.2709
March	0.2811	0.2724	0.2762
April	0.2813	0.2693	0.2780
May	0.2754	0.2635	0.2702
June	0.2987	0.2638	0.2779
July	0.3078	0.2917	0.2995
August	0.3053	0.2934	0.3009
September	0.3068	0.2941	0.3012
October	0.3245	0.3061	0.3198
November	0.3234	0.3141	0.3178
December	0.3220	0.3094	0.3157