2016 WST to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3063 LTL

YEARLY LOW

1.1525 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2138 LTL

2016 WST to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1.3063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 1.1525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1537 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1990 to the December average rate of 1.2906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3063 was up 4.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2505, 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 6,531 LTL

2015 Average 5,986 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 5,763 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 768.74 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3009

1.1767

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LTL 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 1.1973, compared to 1.2303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1973

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0705 LTL (High: 1.2872 / Low: 1.2166). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 LTL (High: 1.2186 / Low: 1.1959).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0705

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2906) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0897 (+7.47%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2906

2015 Avg (December) 1.2008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2251	1.1584	1.1990
February	1.2119	1.1525	1.1888
March	1.2211	1.1936	1.2070
April	1.2118	1.1820	1.2022
May	1.2035	1.1569	1.1870
June	1.2183	1.1730	1.2000
July	1.2300	1.1914	1.2148
August	1.2145	1.1917	1.2029
September	1.2186	1.1959	1.2041
October	1.2311	1.1993	1.2154
November	1.2872	1.2166	1.2537
December	1.3063	1.2674	1.2906