YEARLY HIGH
0.0125 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0100 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0106 WST

2016 YER to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0121 to the December average rate of 0.0102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0125 was down 0.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63 WST
2015 Average 59 WST
Yearly Trough Low 50 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.66 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0123
0.0099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0111, compared to 0.0101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0019 WST (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0100). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0102 / Low: 0.0101).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0121) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+6.22%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0121
2015 Avg (January) 0.0114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0125 0.0118 0.0121
February 0.0123 0.0119 0.0120
March 0.0120 0.0117 0.0118
April 0.0119 0.0100 0.0105
May 0.0105 0.0100 0.0102
June 0.0104 0.0100 0.0102
July 0.0103 0.0100 0.0102
August 0.0102 0.0101 0.0102
September 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
October 0.0102 0.0101 0.0101
November 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
December 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102