2016 WST to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |