2016 WST to SYP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 WST to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the WST to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 87.8655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 81.6705.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1950 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.8103 to the December average rate of 84.1046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 87.8655 was down 0.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 87.9484, 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 SYP 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 86.0308, compared to 84.6335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3974 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 4.9669 SYP (High: 86.6373 / Low: 81.6705). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7287 SYP (High: 85.1522 / Low: 84.4235).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2753 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 87.2761) against the same month in 2015 (average: 85.3010), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9751 (+2.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86.6373 | 81.6705 | 84.8103 |
| February | 85.8912 | 83.1297 | 85.1732 |
| March | 87.6101 | 85.3415 | 86.5550 |
| April | 87.8655 | 85.9164 | 87.2761 |
| May | 87.7076 | 84.0117 | 86.0170 |
| June | 87.4688 | 84.0389 | 86.3533 |
| July | 86.1532 | 83.6991 | 85.0779 |
| August | 84.9590 | 84.1580 | 84.6549 |
| September | 85.1522 | 84.4235 | 84.8175 |
| October | 85.0940 | 84.0009 | 84.5120 |
| November | 85.6368 | 83.7677 | 84.6339 |
| December | 84.7438 | 82.3732 | 84.1046 |