2016 WST to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.0996 GMD

YEARLY LOW

14.6782 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.5138 GMD

2016 WST to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 17.0996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 14.6782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4214 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2270 to the December average rate of 16.8614, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.0996 was down 4.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.8836, 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 85,498 GMD

2015 Average 81,674 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 73,391 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,106.77 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.1325

15.0538

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to GMD 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 16.1788, compared to 16.8487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1788

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.8343 GMD (High: 17.0524 / Low: 15.2182). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1778 GMD (High: 16.8905 / Low: 16.7127).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8343

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1778

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 0.1998 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 16.9592) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.3996), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4404 (-2.53%).

2016 Avg (April) 16.9592

2015 Avg (April) 17.3996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.5481	14.6782	15.2270
February	15.4625	14.8998	15.2933
March	17.0524	15.2182	16.0011
April	17.0996	16.7021	16.9592
May	17.0851	16.3876	16.7594
June	17.0959	16.5432	16.8329
July	17.0542	16.5163	16.8128
August	16.8905	16.7127	16.8013
September	16.9808	16.7522	16.8686
October	16.9724	16.7114	16.8497
November	17.0667	16.6770	16.8984
December	17.0337	16.4901	16.8614