2016 WST to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

47.3959 JPY

YEARLY LOW

39.4072 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.7640 JPY

2016 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 47.3959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 39.4072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9888 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.6699 to the December average rate of 45.7074, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 47.3959 was down 5.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 50.3262, 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 236,980 JPY

2015 Average 239,755 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 197,036 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,943.83 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

46.2881

39.3194

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JPY 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 43.7347, compared to 41.7934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.7347

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.7934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.2483 JPY (High: 45.1046 / Low: 40.8563). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9563 JPY (High: 45.0060 / Low: 44.0497).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.2483

March Spread (Stable) ±0.9563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2666 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 45.6699) against the same month in 2015 (average: 48.4685), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7986 (-5.77%).

2016 Avg (January) 45.6699

2015 Avg (January) 48.4685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.3959	43.9825	45.6699
February	46.4518	42.8966	44.4033
March	45.0060	44.0497	44.5086
April	44.6007	42.3649	43.5882
May	43.2607	41.6056	42.6733
June	42.8288	39.9989	41.5649
July	42.3345	39.7450	40.8950
August	40.6382	39.4072	39.9001
September	41.0524	39.9061	40.3856
October	41.4715	40.2436	40.9434
November	45.1046	40.8563	42.9286
December	46.6372	44.5221	45.7074