YEARLY HIGH
3.7119 WST
YEARLY LOW
3.3796 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5354 WST

2016 XDR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 3.7119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 3.3796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3324 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5857 to the December average rate of 3.4194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.7119 was down 1.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.7768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,560 WST
2015 Average 17,668 WST
Yearly Trough Low 16,898 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,661.77 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.6172
3.4014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 3.5735, compared to 3.4974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1947 WST (High: 3.7119 / Low: 3.5172). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 WST (High: 3.5758 / Low: 3.5358).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1947
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0548 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3.5857) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.4759), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1098 (+3.16%).

2016 Avg (January) 3.5857
2015 Avg (January) 3.4759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7119 3.5172 3.5857
February 3.6900 3.5487 3.5993
March 3.5710 3.5158 3.5445
April 3.6003 3.5181 3.5438
May 3.6833 3.5512 3.5982
June 3.6599 3.5111 3.5697
July 3.6067 3.4872 3.5325
August 3.5758 3.5358 3.5491
September 3.5555 3.5135 3.5341
October 3.5195 3.4703 3.4965
November 3.5091 3.4176 3.4526
December 3.4811 3.3796 3.4194