2016 WST to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

245.6069 SOS

YEARLY LOW

217.1975 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

233.3821 SOS

2016 WST to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 245.6069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 217.1975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.4094 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 238.5990 to the December average rate of 225.6472, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 245.6069 was down 18.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 300.5953, 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 1,228,034 SOS

2015 Average 1,336,793 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,085,988 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,046.76 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

244.1730

223.9631

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SOS 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 238.0635, compared to 228.7007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.3628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 238.0635

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 228.7007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 14.9294 SOS (High: 244.9395 / Low: 230.0101). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4935 SOS (High: 233.4052 / Low: 228.9117).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.9294

September Spread (Stable) ±4.4935

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.6724 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 242.4889) against the same month in 2015 (average: 283.5155), the exchange rate shifted by -41.0267 (-14.47%).

2016 Avg (April) 242.4889

2015 Avg (April) 283.5155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	244.9395	230.0101	238.5990
February	240.5761	232.1602	237.4533
March	244.9686	236.5814	241.1575
April	245.6069	238.1702	242.4889
May	242.5565	230.6252	236.8164
June	235.6146	223.8333	231.8661
July	233.8339	224.6703	229.3619
August	232.2456	225.7448	229.3786
September	233.4052	228.9117	230.9792
October	233.4053	225.1659	229.5948
November	231.5264	217.1975	227.2426
December	229.7996	220.2075	225.6472