2016 WST to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3738.1047 GNF

YEARLY LOW

2813.0364 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

3289.9032 GNF

2016 WST to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 3738.1047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 2813.0364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 925.0684 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2981.9239 to the December average rate of 3654.3971, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3738.1047 was up 20.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 3107.8730, 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 18,690,524 GNF

2015 Average 14,555,648 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 14,065,182 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,625,341.97 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3729.7948

2825.0226

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to GNF 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 2990.2802, compared to 3589.5261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 599.2459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2990.2802

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3589.5261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 710.5813 GNF (High: 3555.4604 / Low: 2844.8791). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 64.6491 GNF (High: 3035.8532 / Low: 2971.2041).

June Spread (Volatile) ±710.5813

April Spread (Stable) ±64.6491

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 114.3526 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -114.3526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3654.3971) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2984.6653), the exchange rate shifted by +669.7318 (+22.44%).

2016 Avg (December) 3654.3971

2015 Avg (December) 2984.6653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3044.1740	2884.5290	2981.9239
February	3023.4655	2905.4530	2983.3566
March	3033.8316	2966.0397	2999.6914
April	3035.8532	2971.2041	3014.7728
May	3016.3504	2813.0364	2900.4203
June	3555.4604	2844.8791	3061.5164
July	3595.5100	3447.0250	3525.2191
August	3589.9030	3489.6100	3562.5879
September	3623.1891	3542.9578	3597.1113
October	3628.6213	3553.7716	3587.5291
November	3656.3927	3541.3023	3610.3124
December	3738.1047	3604.0448	3654.3971