2016 WST to MNT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 WST to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the WST to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 984.0340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 743.9725.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 240.0616 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 769.7623 to the December average rate of 975.4550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 984.0340 was up 22.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 803.7193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
WST to MNT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 786.3834, compared to 897.8475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 111.4641 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 82.8446 MNT (High: 889.9829 / Low: 807.1383). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.6863 MNT (High: 984.0340 / Low: 959.3477).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 13.2056 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 975.4550) against the same month in 2015 (average: 770.1905), the exchange rate shifted by +205.2645 (+26.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 783.9779 | 743.9725 | 769.7623 |
| February | 794.0421 | 763.0146 | 782.1292 |
| March | 815.7221 | 788.0121 | 804.4999 |
| April | 816.7859 | 783.8651 | 799.8877 |
| May | 803.7818 | 770.2423 | 786.6821 |
| June | 791.9146 | 755.4649 | 775.3392 |
| July | 805.9682 | 766.8216 | 795.3955 |
| August | 889.9829 | 807.1383 | 858.8846 |
| September | 906.7588 | 869.1965 | 885.7474 |
| October | 931.6061 | 889.8779 | 910.4514 |
| November | 974.6076 | 934.6437 | 961.1510 |
| December | 984.0340 | 959.3477 | 975.4550 |