2016 WST to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9198 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.8516 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8855 TOP

2016 WST to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.9198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.8516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0682 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8695 to the December average rate of 0.8971, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9198 was up 3.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8887, 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 4,599 TOP

2015 Average 4,196 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,258 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 341.00 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8999

0.8667

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TOP 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 0.8821, compared to 0.8888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8821

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0578 TOP (High: 0.9102 / Low: 0.8525). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 TOP (High: 0.8955 / Low: 0.8849).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0578

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.8971) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0303 (+3.49%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.8971

2015 Avg (December) 0.8668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8807	0.8516	0.8695
February	0.9102	0.8525	0.8820
March	0.8956	0.8809	0.8875
April	0.8942	0.8673	0.8860
May	0.8917	0.8616	0.8827
June	0.9004	0.8651	0.8852
July	0.9014	0.8751	0.8921
August	0.8957	0.8790	0.8896
September	0.8955	0.8849	0.8904
October	0.8941	0.8697	0.8776
November	0.9026	0.8714	0.8860
December	0.9198	0.8812	0.8971