YEARLY HIGH
186.7887 KMF
YEARLY LOW
165.6831 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.4483 KMF

2016 WST to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 186.7887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 165.6831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.1056 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.0977 to the December average rate of 183.9244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 186.7887 was down 0.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 187.4589, 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 933,944 KMF
2015 Average 878,560 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 828,416 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,528.09 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

185.3223
168.5473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KMF 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 172.2814, compared to 176.6152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 172.2814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.6152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 9.8722 KMF (High: 183.5504 / Low: 173.6782). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1753 KMF (High: 174.8810 / Low: 172.7057).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.8722
September Spread (Stable) ±2.1753

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 2.6056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 183.9244) against the same month in 2015 (average: 173.8440), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0804 (+5.80%).

2016 Avg (December) 183.9244
2015 Avg (December) 173.8440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 177.7490 168.7760 174.0977
February 175.7880 167.3760 171.8080
March 176.4493 172.6094 174.2679
April 174.9924 169.5559 172.5508
May 173.3207 165.6831 169.9452
June 175.2625 167.4162 171.0185
July 176.1548 169.0905 172.3547
August 176.2494 172.0277 174.7528
September 174.8810 172.7057 173.9706
October 178.4113 173.5054 175.0055
November 183.5504 173.6782 179.6833
December 186.7887 179.8785 183.9244