YEARLY HIGH
12.8466 UYU
YEARLY LOW
11.0204 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8505 UYU

2016 WST to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 12.8466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 11.0204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8261 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8157 to the December average rate of 11.3324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.8466 was up 9.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.7672, 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 64,233 UYU
2015 Average 53,967 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 55,102 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,130.54 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.8268
10.9653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to UYU 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 12.2925, compared to 11.4085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.7425 UYU (High: 12.5730 / Low: 11.8304). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2949 UYU (High: 11.3153 / Low: 11.0204).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7425
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2949

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5188 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 12.6717) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.1230), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5487 (+25.18%).

2016 Avg (March) 12.6717
2015 Avg (March) 10.1230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0968 11.4768 11.8157
February 12.5730 11.8304 12.2476
March 12.8466 12.5002 12.6717
April 12.7576 12.2534 12.5388
May 12.6716 12.0246 12.3389
June 12.3240 11.8722 12.1426
July 12.1883 11.5953 11.9233
August 11.6802 11.2027 11.4045
September 11.5597 11.2616 11.4085
October 11.3153 11.0204 11.1204
November 11.4672 11.0907 11.2617
December 11.4720 11.1722 11.3324