2016 WST to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 WST to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the WST to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 6.6189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 5.2417.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3771 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2763 to the December average rate of 5.4606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.6189 was up 8.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.0996, 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 ZAR 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 6.0338, compared to 5.5277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5061 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.6962 ZAR (High: 6.6189 / Low: 5.9227). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2788 ZAR (High: 5.5731 / Low: 5.2943).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2754 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 6.2763) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.7332), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5430 (+32.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.6189 | 5.9227 | 6.2763 |
| February | 6.3109 | 5.8546 | 6.1228 |
| March | 6.1759 | 5.8934 | 6.0494 |
| April | 5.9632 | 5.6538 | 5.8085 |
| May | 6.1593 | 5.6739 | 5.9988 |
| June | 6.1166 | 5.7329 | 5.9471 |
| July | 5.8644 | 5.4199 | 5.6717 |
| August | 5.7707 | 5.2417 | 5.4248 |
| September | 5.7511 | 5.3694 | 5.5761 |
| October | 5.6230 | 5.3219 | 5.5005 |
| November | 5.7096 | 5.3097 | 5.5323 |
| December | 5.5731 | 5.2943 | 5.4606 |