YEARLY HIGH
23.3366 MKD
YEARLY LOW
20.8075 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.8829 MKD

2016 WST to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 23.3366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 20.8075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5291 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.8451 to the December average rate of 22.9961, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 23.3366 was down 0.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 23.4006, 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 116,683 MKD
2015 Average 109,793 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 104,037 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,645.26 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

23.1559
21.2390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MKD 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 21.6264, compared to 22.1394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.6264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.1394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.1805 MKD (High: 22.3038 / Low: 21.1233). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2972 MKD (High: 21.8769 / Low: 21.5797).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1805
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2972

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3546 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 22.9961) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.8169), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1793 (+5.41%).

2016 Avg (December) 22.9961
2015 Avg (December) 21.8169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.3038 21.1233 21.8451
February 22.0172 20.9075 21.4905
March 22.1029 21.4924 21.7895
April 21.8809 21.1894 21.6383
May 21.8662 20.8075 21.3987
June 22.0771 21.0924 21.5963
July 22.1794 21.3994 21.8897
August 21.9220 21.3995 21.6383
September 21.8769 21.5797 21.7471
October 22.3556 21.6801 22.0105
November 22.9259 21.8653 22.5547
December 23.3366 22.5765 22.9961