YEARLY HIGH
1.0818 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.0032 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0622 XCD

2016 WST to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 1.0818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.0032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0786 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0412 to the December average rate of 1.0640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0818 was down 3.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1228, 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 5,409 XCD
2015 Average 5,351 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 5,016 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 393.09 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0778
1.0379
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to XCD 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 1.0586, compared to 1.0657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0592 XCD (High: 1.0624 / Low: 1.0032). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 XCD (High: 1.0748 / Low: 1.0614).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0592
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

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 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.0745) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0922), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0178 (-1.63%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.0745
2015 Avg (April) 1.0922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0624 1.0032 1.0412
February 1.0553 1.0215 1.0466
March 1.0775 1.0486 1.0640
April 1.0818 1.0578 1.0745
May 1.0801 1.0348 1.0596
June 1.0789 1.0469 1.0661
July 1.0781 1.0473 1.0642
August 1.0683 1.0544 1.0631
September 1.0748 1.0614 1.0686
October 1.0732 1.0595 1.0663
November 1.0800 1.0592 1.0683
December 1.0716 1.0437 1.0640