YEARLY HIGH
0.0248 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0221 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0236 WST

2016 XPF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.0248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0236 to the December average rate of 0.0224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0248 was down 1.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 124 WST
2015 Average 117 WST
Yearly Trough Low 110 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.65 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0243
0.0222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0239, compared to 0.0233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 WST (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0232). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0236).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0241) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+5.04%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0241
2015 Avg (May) 0.0230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0245 0.0232 0.0236
February 0.0246 0.0235 0.0240
March 0.0240 0.0233 0.0237
April 0.0243 0.0236 0.0239
May 0.0248 0.0238 0.0241
June 0.0245 0.0234 0.0239
July 0.0241 0.0233 0.0236
August 0.0241 0.0236 0.0239
September 0.0239 0.0236 0.0238
October 0.0238 0.0231 0.0235
November 0.0236 0.0225 0.0229
December 0.0228 0.0221 0.0224