2016 WST to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1329.9193 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1141.7830 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1249.5247 MGA

2016 WST to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1329.9193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 1141.7830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 188.1363 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1237.7846 to the December average rate of 1313.2733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1329.9193 was down 0.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 1332.7196, 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 6,649,597 MGA

2015 Average 6,139,153 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 5,708,915 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 940,681.67 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1325.6717

1176.8906

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MGA 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 1255.6906, compared to 1243.3589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.3317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1255.6906

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1243.3589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 125.4146 MGA (High: 1267.1975 / Low: 1141.7830). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.3386 MGA (High: 1273.9045 / Low: 1245.5659).

July Spread (Volatile) ±125.4146

April Spread (Stable) ±28.3386

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 74.7415 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -74.7415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1313.2733) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1239.8335), the exchange rate shifted by +73.4398 (+5.92%).

2016 Avg (December) 1313.2733

2015 Avg (December) 1239.8335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1268.5286	1194.6580	1237.7846
February	1256.4124	1202.0396	1234.3727
March	1289.2438	1246.8890	1262.8690
April	1273.9045	1245.5659	1265.6534
May	1270.0857	1205.4847	1246.3107
June	1306.2761	1259.6530	1287.1531
July	1267.1975	1141.7830	1212.4116
August	1205.5475	1153.2305	1189.2891
September	1233.7905	1191.9907	1207.3406
October	1275.3292	1232.8158	1254.9086
November	1315.3598	1256.2362	1282.9302
December	1329.9193	1300.5158	1313.2733