2016 WST to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 WST to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the WST to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 31.5490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 23.5516.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9974 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.5049 to the December average rate of 24.4354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 31.5490 was up 9.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 28.7539, 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 RUB 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 27.4855, compared to 25.1912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2942 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.7114 RUB (High: 31.5490 / Low: 27.8376). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5091 RUB (High: 24.9899 / Low: 24.4808).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.3930 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 29.5049) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.2257), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2792 (+12.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5490 | 27.8376 | 29.5049 |
| February | 30.9954 | 28.8915 | 29.9147 |
| March | 28.6404 | 26.5728 | 27.5217 |
| April | 27.1626 | 25.6844 | 26.4700 |
| May | 26.3985 | 25.0062 | 25.8415 |
| June | 26.2439 | 24.8254 | 25.6601 |
| July | 25.9453 | 24.7374 | 25.3459 |
| August | 26.1209 | 25.1239 | 25.5529 |
| September | 25.9434 | 24.9943 | 25.5327 |
| October | 24.9899 | 24.4808 | 24.7312 |
| November | 26.1441 | 24.9422 | 25.5494 |
| December | 25.2594 | 23.5516 | 24.4354 |