YEARLY HIGH
29.8536 KGS
YEARLY LOW
26.0379 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.4979 KGS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 149,268 KGS
2015 Average 127,428 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 130,189 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,078.88 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

29.5301
26.2371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.9519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.0439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6692
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (January) 29.2557
2015 Avg (January) 24.2916

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