2016 WST to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 WST to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the WST to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 100.0955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 79.8558.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.2396 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.8803 to the December average rate of 98.5240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 100.0955 was up 12.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 89.3739, 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 YER 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 90.4943, compared to 98.6986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2043 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 15.9679 YER (High: 100.0955 / Low: 84.1276). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2531 YER (High: 99.4426 / Low: 98.1895).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4197 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 95.6852) against the same month in 2015 (average: 86.9571), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7281 (+10.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84.6192 | 79.8558 | 82.8803 |
| February | 84.0035 | 81.3056 | 83.3100 |
| March | 85.7324 | 83.4849 | 84.6817 |
| April | 100.0955 | 84.1276 | 95.6852 |
| May | 99.8955 | 95.6593 | 97.9123 |
| June | 99.8291 | 96.6081 | 98.4961 |
| July | 99.7324 | 96.8706 | 98.4762 |
| August | 98.9799 | 97.6250 | 98.4730 |
| September | 99.6003 | 98.3376 | 99.0179 |
| October | 99.4426 | 98.1895 | 98.7567 |
| November | 100.0716 | 98.0274 | 98.9436 |
| December | 99.1621 | 96.6331 | 98.5240 |