YEARLY HIGH
27.0910 INR
YEARLY LOW
25.1478 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.4169 INR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 135,455 INR
2015 Average 126,981 INR
Yearly Trough Low 125,739 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,715.97 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

26.8604
25.8500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.3211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.5126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5002
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (November) 26.7762
2015 Avg (November) 25.6742

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