YEARLY HIGH
45.3444 XPF
YEARLY LOW
40.3482 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.4055 XPF

2016 WST to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 45.3444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 40.3482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9963 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.3320 to the December average rate of 44.6586, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 45.3444 was down 0.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 45.6739, 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 226,722 XPF
2015 Average 213,262 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 201,741 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,981.47 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

44.9816
41.1058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to XPF 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 41.9065, compared to 42.9046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.9065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.9046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.3030 XPF (High: 43.1915 / Low: 40.8885). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5891 XPF (High: 42.3867 / Low: 41.7976).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3030
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5891

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6658 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 44.6586) against the same month in 2015 (average: 42.3401), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3186 (+5.48%).

2016 Avg (December) 44.6586
2015 Avg (December) 42.3401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.1915 40.8885 42.3320
February 42.6084 40.6073 41.6662
March 42.8434 41.6799 42.2479
April 42.4551 41.1319 41.8881
May 42.1015 40.3482 41.4287
June 42.7751 40.8768 41.8760
July 42.9797 41.4665 42.4183
August 42.4022 41.4902 41.8978
September 42.3867 41.7976 42.0989
October 43.3759 41.9828 42.6455
November 44.4437 42.4531 43.7083
December 45.3444 43.8197 44.6586