YEARLY HIGH
8998.1356 VND
YEARLY LOW
8316.1624 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
8795.9764 VND

2016 WST to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 8998.1356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 8316.1624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 681.9732 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8634.9268 to the December average rate of 8942.0312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8998.1356 was up 0.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 8927.5747, 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 44,990,678 VND
2015 Average 43,398,227 VND
Yearly Trough Low 41,580,812 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,409,865.99 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8972.7416
8604.2164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to VND 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 8749.5392, compared to 8842.4136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 92.8744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8749.5392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8842.4136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 537.9437 VND (High: 8854.1060 / Low: 8316.1624). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 119.8520 VND (High: 8888.1562 / Low: 8768.3042).

January Spread (Volatile) ±537.9437
September Spread (Stable) ±119.8520

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 115.4963 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -115.4963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 8942.0312) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8689.0252), the exchange rate shifted by +253.0059 (+2.91%).

2016 Avg (December) 8942.0312
2015 Avg (December) 8689.0252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8854.1060 8316.1624 8634.9268
February 8743.9789 8444.3524 8646.0398
March 8895.6191 8673.9113 8783.7378
April 8926.3462 8734.0262 8868.3584
May 8913.7991 8549.4599 8752.8621
June 8917.4577 8633.7183 8811.3101
July 8913.8421 8638.6783 8789.1681
August 8835.4345 8706.8977 8784.1277
September 8888.1562 8768.3042 8834.3262
October 8888.2765 8751.1610 8813.7503
November 8951.6536 8796.5314 8891.0781
December 8998.1356 8783.4287 8942.0312