2016 WST to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.3989 LRD

YEARLY LOW

31.5057 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.1278 LRD

2016 WST to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 37.3989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 31.5057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8931 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.9868 to the December average rate of 36.2138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 37.3989 was down 1.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.0302, 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 186,994 LRD

2015 Average 170,179 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 157,529 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,465.73 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

36.5646

32.4043

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LRD 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 34.2046, compared to 36.0510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.2046

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.0510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 3.0908 LRD (High: 36.2225 / Low: 33.1317). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6987 LRD (High: 36.5839 / Low: 35.8852).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.0908

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6987

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2357 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 36.1574) against the same month in 2015 (average: 33.8369), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3205 (+6.86%).

2016 Avg (August) 36.1574

2015 Avg (August) 33.8369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.1531	31.5057	32.9868
February	33.0813	32.0215	32.7510
March	33.7758	32.8696	33.3490
April	36.2225	33.1317	34.9749
May	36.1596	34.6421	35.4764
June	36.1165	35.0200	35.6898
July	35.9963	35.0207	35.5696
August	37.3989	35.2557	36.1574
September	36.5839	35.8852	36.2179
October	36.5519	35.4538	36.1219
November	36.4116	35.5576	36.0256
December	36.9610	35.5137	36.2138