2016 WST to VUV Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 WST to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the WST to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 44.4580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 41.5381.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9199 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.5369 to the December average rate of 42.6064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 44.4580 was up 1.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 43.9519, 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 VUV 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 43.3567, compared to 42.2366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1201 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 2.2752 VUV (High: 44.0815 / Low: 41.8063). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5853 VUV (High: 42.2562 / Low: 41.6709).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.1643 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 43.3708) against the same month in 2015 (average: 42.7317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6392 (+1.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.4540 | 42.4411 | 43.5369 |
| February | 44.1655 | 42.6740 | 43.7654 |
| March | 44.4580 | 42.4139 | 43.3708 |
| April | 43.6459 | 42.1160 | 42.9147 |
| May | 44.0815 | 41.8063 | 43.0454 |
| June | 44.2402 | 42.0085 | 43.5072 |
| July | 42.7225 | 41.8541 | 42.3429 |
| August | 42.4592 | 41.5381 | 41.9075 |
| September | 42.2562 | 41.6709 | 42.0616 |
| October | 42.4095 | 41.6616 | 42.1007 |
| November | 42.6678 | 41.5627 | 42.4005 |
| December | 43.1717 | 41.9723 | 42.6064 |