2016 XCD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9969 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.9244 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9416 WST

2016 XCD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.9969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.9244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0724 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9606 to the December average rate of 0.9399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9969 was down 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,984 WST

2015 Average 4,675 WST

Yearly Trough Low 4,622 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 362.24 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9636

0.9278

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to WST 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 0.9448, compared to 0.9384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9448

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0556 WST (High: 0.9969 / Low: 0.9413). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 WST (High: 0.9421 / Low: 0.9304).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0556

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.9606) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0562 (+6.21%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.9606

2015 Avg (January) 0.9044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9969	0.9413	0.9606
February	0.9789	0.9476	0.9556
March	0.9537	0.9281	0.9399
April	0.9454	0.9244	0.9307
May	0.9664	0.9258	0.9439
June	0.9552	0.9269	0.9381
July	0.9549	0.9276	0.9398
August	0.9484	0.9361	0.9406
September	0.9421	0.9304	0.9359
October	0.9439	0.9318	0.9379
November	0.9441	0.9259	0.9361
December	0.9581	0.9332	0.9399