YEARLY HIGH
51.0817 ISK
YEARLY LOW
43.5674 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.4779 ISK

2016 WST to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 51.0817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 43.5674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5144 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.0919 to the December average rate of 44.3516, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 51.0817 was down 8.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 56.0520, 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 255,409 ISK
2015 Average 261,250 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 217,837 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,571.90 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

50.6659
43.7776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ISK 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 49.3188, compared to 45.6370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.3188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.6370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.5637 ISK (High: 51.0817 / Low: 48.5181). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6493 ISK (High: 45.8063 / Low: 45.1570).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5637
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6493

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.5304 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 50.0919) against the same month in 2015 (average: 53.7995), the exchange rate shifted by -3.7076 (-6.89%).

2016 Avg (January) 50.0919
2015 Avg (January) 53.7995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.0817 48.5181 50.0919
February 50.5536 48.3963 49.5984
March 50.6877 49.0972 49.8598
April 49.9302 48.5022 49.2656
May 48.9985 47.2416 48.4624
June 49.6840 47.5472 48.6344
July 48.9842 46.5392 48.0293
August 47.4616 45.9017 46.4988
September 45.8063 45.1570 45.4559
October 45.4094 44.3375 45.0602
November 44.9108 43.8654 44.4264
December 45.1403 43.5674 44.3516