YEARLY HIGH
2.8552 HRK
YEARLY LOW
2.5341 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6764 HRK

2016 WST to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2.8552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 2.5341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3211 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7163 to the December average rate of 2.8168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8552 was down 1.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8971, 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 14,276 HRK
2015 Average 13,587 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 12,671 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,605.42 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8384
2.5800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to HRK 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 2.6535, compared to 2.6993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1504 HRK (High: 2.7765 / Low: 2.6261). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0422 HRK (High: 2.6697 / Low: 2.6275).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1504
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0422

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 0.0517 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.8168) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7087), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1082 (+3.99%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.8168
2015 Avg (December) 2.7087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7765 2.6261 2.7163
February 2.7232 2.5919 2.6646
March 2.7257 2.6229 2.6727
April 2.6613 2.5843 2.6284
May 2.6381 2.5341 2.6016
June 2.6994 2.5751 2.6376
July 2.7050 2.6052 2.6641
August 2.6502 2.6020 2.6292
September 2.6697 2.6275 2.6464
October 2.7279 2.6414 2.6841
November 2.8113 2.6703 2.7554
December 2.8552 2.7678 2.8168