2016 WST to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 WST to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the WST to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 27.0910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 25.1478.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9432 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.9342 to the December average rate of 26.7075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.0910 was up 2.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 26.3424, 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 INR 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 26.3211, compared to 26.5126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1915 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.5002 INR (High: 26.6480 / Low: 25.1478). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3076 INR (High: 26.5062 / Low: 26.1986).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1814 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 26.7762) against the same month in 2015 (average: 25.6742), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1020 (+4.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6480 | 25.1478 | 25.9342 |
| February | 26.8469 | 25.8161 | 26.4491 |
| March | 26.5508 | 26.1693 | 26.3552 |
| April | 26.5987 | 26.0837 | 26.4220 |
| May | 26.5388 | 25.6068 | 26.2406 |
| June | 27.0503 | 26.1051 | 26.5258 |
| July | 26.7566 | 25.9960 | 26.4485 |
| August | 26.5626 | 26.0696 | 26.3657 |
| September | 26.5932 | 26.1816 | 26.4283 |
| October | 26.5062 | 26.1986 | 26.3496 |
| November | 27.0910 | 26.2860 | 26.7762 |
| December | 26.9301 | 26.2432 | 26.7075 |