2016 WST to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 WST to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the WST to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 1633.4661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1509.5201.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 123.9460 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1560.7006 to the December average rate of 1593.6465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1633.4661 was down 3.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 1695.0562, 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 KHR 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 1582.9603, compared to 1603.3929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.4327 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 90.0899 KHR (High: 1599.6100 / Low: 1509.5201). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.8077 KHR (High: 1632.2793 / Low: 1601.4717).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 13.2343 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 1606.5684) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1577.3235), the exchange rate shifted by +29.2449 (+1.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1599.6100 | 1509.5201 | 1560.7006 |
| February | 1581.3558 | 1520.9406 | 1559.2445 |
| March | 1603.8625 | 1558.3107 | 1577.4777 |
| April | 1612.2543 | 1565.9875 | 1596.2508 |
| May | 1619.0603 | 1555.1487 | 1593.1760 |
| June | 1632.3196 | 1580.7739 | 1610.9120 |
| July | 1625.2804 | 1575.5264 | 1602.9402 |
| August | 1616.9833 | 1586.0199 | 1607.4860 |
| September | 1632.2793 | 1601.4717 | 1616.3825 |
| October | 1633.4661 | 1588.7816 | 1606.5684 |
| November | 1618.7745 | 1566.2661 | 1593.3341 |
| December | 1607.9281 | 1567.0226 | 1593.6465 |