YEARLY HIGH
118.5803 HUF
YEARLY LOW
105.4108 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
110.6619 HUF

2016 WST to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 118.5803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 105.4108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1695 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.5169 to the December average rate of 116.6210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 118.5803 was up 2.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 116.1714, 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 592,902 HUF
2015 Average 553,089 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 527,054 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,847.48 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

117.4596
107.3961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to HUF 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 109.7169, compared to 111.6069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 109.7169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.6069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 7.1828 HUF (High: 114.1522 / Low: 106.9694). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5171 HUF (High: 109.8440 / Low: 108.3269).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.1828
September Spread (Stable) ±1.5171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.2822 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 116.6210) against the same month in 2015 (average: 111.5904), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0305 (+4.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 116.6210
2015 Avg (December) 111.5904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.1522 106.9694 111.5169
February 111.2860 105.4108 108.2347
March 111.6440 108.6991 110.0450
April 110.3669 107.4789 109.2654
May 110.6716 106.5952 109.1396
June 113.8272 107.3226 110.0999
July 113.9572 108.5382 111.8800
August 110.4250 107.9149 109.0051
September 109.8440 108.3269 108.9883
October 112.2335 107.3675 109.8883
November 116.5610 109.4131 113.2586
December 118.5803 113.5770 116.6210