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