2016 WST to KGS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 WST to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the WST to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 29.8536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 26.0379.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8158 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.2557 to the December average rate of 27.2755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 29.8536 was up 0.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 29.8536, 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 KGS 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 27.9519, compared to 27.0439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9081 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.6692 KGS (High: 29.8536 / Low: 28.1845). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2270 KGS (High: 27.0879 / Low: 26.8609).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0373 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 29.2557) against the same month in 2015 (average: 24.2916), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9641 (+20.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8536 | 28.1845 | 29.2557 |
| February | 29.3311 | 28.2291 | 28.9953 |
| March | 28.7201 | 27.8357 | 28.4678 |
| April | 28.0897 | 26.8475 | 27.4305 |
| May | 27.3601 | 26.1760 | 26.7924 |
| June | 27.2770 | 26.1742 | 26.7699 |
| July | 26.8171 | 26.0379 | 26.5115 |
| August | 27.2215 | 26.5885 | 27.0209 |
| September | 27.3590 | 26.9793 | 27.2108 |
| October | 27.0879 | 26.8609 | 26.9596 |
| November | 27.5062 | 27.0596 | 27.2849 |
| December | 27.4384 | 26.7582 | 27.2755 |