2016 WST to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6098 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.5296 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5647 NZD

2016 WST to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.6098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.5296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0802 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5891 to the December average rate of 0.5607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6098 was down 0.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6157, 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 3,049 NZD

2015 Average 2,838 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 2,648 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 401.04 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5938

0.5373

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to NZD 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 0.5784, compared to 0.5509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5784

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0448 NZD (High: 0.6098 / Low: 0.5650). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 NZD (High: 0.5576 / Low: 0.5452).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0448

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5891) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0526 (+9.81%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5891

2015 Avg (January) 0.5364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6098	0.5650	0.5891
February	0.5914	0.5685	0.5839
March	0.5944	0.5706	0.5838
April	0.5832	0.5681	0.5771
May	0.5843	0.5656	0.5769
June	0.5766	0.5438	0.5599
July	0.5676	0.5393	0.5517
August	0.5523	0.5395	0.5452
September	0.5500	0.5296	0.5420
October	0.5576	0.5452	0.5515
November	0.5625	0.5411	0.5541
December	0.5747	0.5494	0.5607