YEARLY HIGH
2248.6657 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1512.1556 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1896.1636 SLL

2016 WST to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 2248.6657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 1512.1556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 736.5101 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1599.2804 to the December average rate of 2178.2689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2248.6657 was up 25.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 1784.9290, 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 11,243,329 SLL
2015 Average 8,220,438 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 7,560,778 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,682,550.44 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2298.0903
1478.8557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SLL 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 1591.4991, compared to 2200.8280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 609.3289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1591.4991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2200.8280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 500.2665 SLL (High: 2027.2700 / Low: 1527.0035). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 37.1319 SLL (High: 1612.9225 / Low: 1575.7906).

June Spread (Volatile) ±500.2665
March Spread (Stable) ±37.1319

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 35.5070 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.5070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 2229.8207) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1436.8653), the exchange rate shifted by +792.9554 (+55.19%).

2016 Avg (September) 2229.8207
2015 Avg (September) 1436.8653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1638.8547 1532.0175 1599.2804
February 1602.9116 1545.8847 1587.1926
March 1612.9225 1575.7906 1593.4877
April 1593.6799 1549.5448 1576.8854
May 1577.1944 1512.1556 1547.1253
June 2027.2700 1527.0035 1645.0231
July 2201.6592 2127.8574 2173.8113
August 2225.2718 2155.1901 2189.3208
September 2248.6657 2187.7174 2229.8207
October 2244.5869 2207.0372 2219.9704
November 2243.6077 2185.4009 2213.7759
December 2199.2087 2121.3631 2178.2689