YEARLY HIGH
360.2240 KPW
YEARLY LOW
334.2249 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
353.9168 KPW

2016 WST to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 360.2240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 334.2249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.9991 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 346.9432 to the December average rate of 354.4503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 360.2240 was down 3.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 374.0608, 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 1,801,120 KPW
2015 Average 1,782,777 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,671,125 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,995.50 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

358.8703
345.8589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KPW 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 352.6212, compared to 355.2125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5913 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 352.6212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 355.2125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 19.8100 KPW (High: 354.0350 / Low: 334.2249). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4484 KPW (High: 358.3490 / Low: 353.9006).

January Spread (Volatile) ±19.8100
September Spread (Stable) ±4.4484

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 4.9892 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 357.7861) against the same month in 2015 (average: 363.9210), the exchange rate shifted by -6.1349 (-1.69%).

2016 Avg (April) 357.7861
2015 Avg (April) 363.9210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 354.0350 334.2249 346.9432
February 351.6794 340.4123 348.7367
March 358.9908 349.4286 354.5025
April 360.2240 352.2439 357.7861
May 359.5979 344.5073 352.7969
June 359.2412 348.6216 354.9617
July 359.0021 348.7369 354.4862
August 356.2691 351.6159 354.4763
September 358.3490 353.9006 356.3028
October 357.9076 353.2476 355.4333
November 360.0936 352.6431 356.1258
December 356.8292 347.6012 354.4503