YEARLY HIGH
5489.7138 IDR
YEARLY LOW
5086.0877 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5231.2720 IDR

2016 WST to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 5489.7138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 5086.0877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 403.6261 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5346.5154 to the December average rate of 5282.6047, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5489.7138 was down 3.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 5668.2632, 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 27,448,569 IDR
2015 Average 26,506,210 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 25,430,439 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,018,130.48 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5366.8875
5122.4218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to IDR 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 5256.1466, compared to 5206.3975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 49.7491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5256.1466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5206.3975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 348.1641 IDR (High: 5489.7138 / Low: 5141.5498). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 70.4629 IDR (High: 5179.6346 / Low: 5109.1716).

January Spread (Volatile) ±348.1641
October Spread (Stable) ±70.4629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 108.6827 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -108.6827

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5346.5154) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5146.0307), the exchange rate shifted by +200.4847 (+3.90%).

2016 Avg (January) 5346.5154
2015 Avg (January) 5146.0307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5489.7138 5141.5498 5346.5154
February 5319.4851 5105.8696 5237.8327
March 5295.9215 5100.5472 5186.0604
April 5279.6349 5165.7279 5235.9755
May 5332.1021 5098.9505 5263.2274
June 5355.9727 5119.1779 5267.2680
July 5230.6453 5086.0877 5165.9958
August 5235.1523 5111.9192 5182.1952
September 5240.0791 5156.2044 5195.1202
October 5179.6346 5109.1716 5142.7940
November 5355.0558 5137.2735 5269.6750
December 5344.3447 5183.0302 5282.6047