2016 WST to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2959 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.2694 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2829 XDR

2016 WST to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.2959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.2694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0265 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2789 to the December average rate of 0.2925, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2959 was up 0.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2954, 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 1,479 XDR

2015 Average 1,416 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 1,347 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.47 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2939

0.2764

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WST to XDR 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 0.2799, compared to 0.2860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0149 XDR (High: 0.2843 / Low: 0.2694). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 XDR (High: 0.2828 / Low: 0.2797).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2925) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2787), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+4.94%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2925

2015 Avg (December) 0.2787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2843	0.2694	0.2789
February	0.2818	0.2710	0.2779
March	0.2844	0.2800	0.2821
April	0.2842	0.2778	0.2822
May	0.2816	0.2715	0.2779
June	0.2848	0.2732	0.2802
July	0.2868	0.2773	0.2831
August	0.2828	0.2797	0.2818
September	0.2846	0.2813	0.2830
October	0.2882	0.2841	0.2860
November	0.2926	0.2850	0.2896
December	0.2959	0.2873	0.2925