YEARLY HIGH
12102.9177 IRR
YEARLY LOW
11141.7597 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11854.7159 IRR

2016 WST to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 12102.9177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 11141.7597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 961.1580 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11564.9141 to the December average rate of 11844.9529, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12102.9177 was up 1.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 11920.8384, 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 60,514,589 IRR
2015 Average 57,320,178 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 55,708,799 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,805,790.04 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12066.2240
11519.3404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to IRR 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 11835.2268, compared to 11874.2050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 38.9783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11835.2268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11874.2050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 663.1425 IRR (High: 11804.9022 / Low: 11141.7597). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 148.2490 IRR (High: 11974.0354 / Low: 11825.7864).

January Spread (Volatile) ±663.1425
September Spread (Stable) ±148.2490

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 153.1570 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -153.1570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 12020.6504) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11377.5915), the exchange rate shifted by +643.0589 (+5.65%).

2016 Avg (April) 12020.6504
2015 Avg (April) 11377.5915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11804.9022 11141.7597 11564.9141
February 11801.1804 11411.0276 11691.9303
March 12057.3150 11727.0102 11905.2234
April 12102.9177 11832.4520 12020.6504
May 12088.2941 11586.1747 11867.4934
June 12099.4312 11684.6455 11961.1490
July 12002.8795 11671.4848 11871.5551
August 11899.9791 11749.6339 11843.8198
September 11974.0354 11825.7864 11907.5093
October 11955.7018 11802.0061 11875.5100
November 12036.3362 11787.2988 11901.8830
December 11922.4522 11614.1226 11844.9529