2016 WST to MXN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 WST to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the WST to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 8.2628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 6.5906.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6722 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9483 to the December average rate of 8.0844, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.2628 was up 21.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.7884, 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 MXN 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 7.0771, compared to 7.6187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5416 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.9090 MXN (High: 8.2628 / Low: 7.3538). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1654 MXN (High: 8.1698 / Low: 8.0044).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2108 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 7.9486) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.4583), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4904 (+23.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1892 | 6.5906 | 6.9483 |
| February | 7.3635 | 6.9519 | 7.1530 |
| March | 7.0193 | 6.8164 | 6.9422 |
| April | 7.0363 | 6.8302 | 6.9517 |
| May | 7.2375 | 6.8660 | 7.1064 |
| June | 7.5429 | 7.1337 | 7.3609 |
| July | 7.4673 | 7.1111 | 7.3169 |
| August | 7.4391 | 7.1190 | 7.2805 |
| September | 7.8930 | 7.2369 | 7.6018 |
| October | 7.7069 | 7.3144 | 7.4799 |
| November | 8.2628 | 7.3538 | 7.9486 |
| December | 8.1698 | 8.0044 | 8.0844 |