2016 WST to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4002 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.3714 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3932 USD

2016 WST to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 0.4002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.3714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0288 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3855 to the December average rate of 0.3938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4002 was down 3.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4156, 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 2,001 USD

2015 Average 1,981 USD

Yearly Trough Low 1,857 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.05 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3987

0.3843

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to USD 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 0.3918, compared to 0.3947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3918

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0219 USD (High: 0.3933 / Low: 0.3714). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 USD (High: 0.3982 / Low: 0.3933).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.3975) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4044), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-1.69%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.3975

2015 Avg (April) 0.4044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3933	0.3714	0.3855
February	0.3907	0.3782	0.3875
March	0.3989	0.3882	0.3939
April	0.4002	0.3913	0.3975
May	0.3996	0.3828	0.3920
June	0.3991	0.3873	0.3944
July	0.3989	0.3874	0.3939
August	0.3958	0.3906	0.3939
September	0.3982	0.3933	0.3959
October	0.3976	0.3925	0.3949
November	0.4001	0.3919	0.3957
December	0.3964	0.3862	0.3938