2016 WST to HTG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 WST to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the WST to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 26.5845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 21.6543.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9302 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.3605 to the December average rate of 26.2190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 26.5845 was up 17.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.5354, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
WST to HTG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 23.9984, compared to 25.5663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5679 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.3219 HTG (High: 23.9817 / Low: 22.6598). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5419 HTG (High: 25.9111 / Low: 25.3692).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2797 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 26.2190) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.8171), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4019 (+20.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.9108 | 21.6543 | 22.3605 |
| February | 23.9817 | 22.6598 | 23.3836 |
| March | 24.7988 | 23.8704 | 24.3695 |
| April | 24.9385 | 24.2837 | 24.7073 |
| May | 24.8054 | 23.8569 | 24.4276 |
| June | 25.0466 | 24.3157 | 24.7417 |
| July | 25.3447 | 24.3818 | 24.9200 |
| August | 25.6031 | 24.7601 | 25.2431 |
| September | 26.0008 | 25.3495 | 25.7067 |
| October | 25.9111 | 25.3692 | 25.6414 |
| November | 25.9676 | 25.3702 | 25.6676 |
| December | 26.5845 | 25.7207 | 26.2190 |