YEARLY HIGH
0.2835 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.2630 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2786 JOD

2016 WST to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 0.2835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.2630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0205 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2734 to the December average rate of 0.2790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2835 was down 4.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2955, 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 1,418 JOD
2015 Average 1,404 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 1,315 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.47 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2825
0.2725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JOD 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 0.2776, compared to 0.2796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0161 JOD (High: 0.2791 / Low: 0.2630). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 JOD (High: 0.2817 / Low: 0.2783).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.2817) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2864), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-1.66%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.2817
2015 Avg (April) 0.2864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2791 0.2630 0.2734
February 0.2772 0.2679 0.2746
March 0.2829 0.2751 0.2791
April 0.2835 0.2772 0.2817
May 0.2831 0.2716 0.2778
June 0.2826 0.2743 0.2794
July 0.2831 0.2745 0.2790
August 0.2803 0.2766 0.2790
September 0.2821 0.2784 0.2805
October 0.2817 0.2783 0.2797
November 0.2835 0.2777 0.2803
December 0.2808 0.2735 0.2790