2016 WST to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5982 SDG

YEARLY LOW

2.2680 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4244 SDG

2016 WST to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 2.5982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2.2680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3302 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3583 to the December average rate of 2.5575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5982 was up 5.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4676, 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 12,991 SDG

2015 Average 11,907 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 11,340 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,651.03 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5774

2.3383

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SDG 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 2.3890, compared to 2.4598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3890

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.1643 SDG (High: 2.5527 / Low: 2.3884). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0371 SDG (High: 2.4107 / Low: 2.3736).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1643

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0371

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0370 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 2.5573) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3672), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1901 (+8.03%).

2016 Avg (November) 2.5573

2015 Avg (November) 2.3672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4266	2.2680	2.3583
February	2.3917	2.3052	2.3633
March	2.4340	2.3713	2.4009
April	2.4406	2.3912	2.4245
May	2.4325	2.3310	2.3875
June	2.4281	2.3567	2.3995
July	2.4361	2.3529	2.3952
August	2.4107	2.3736	2.3941
September	2.4343	2.3924	2.4100
October	2.5527	2.3884	2.4449
November	2.5982	2.5054	2.5573
December	2.5873	2.5168	2.5575