YEARLY HIGH
0.7093 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6625 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6888 WST

2017 AED to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.7093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.6625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0467 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6983 to the December average rate of 0.6933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7093 was down 3.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,546 WST
2016 Average 3,462 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,313 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 233.73 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7018
0.6674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 0.6946, compared to 0.6829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0231 WST (High: 0.7093 / Low: 0.6861). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 WST (High: 0.6990 / Low: 0.6871).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6983) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7064), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-1.15%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6983
2016 Avg (January) 0.7064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7093 0.6861 0.6983
February 0.6958 0.6818 0.6897
March 0.7032 0.6808 0.6929
April 0.7039 0.6905 0.6986
May 0.7085 0.6899 0.6989
June 0.6957 0.6806 0.6893
July 0.6891 0.6697 0.6798
August 0.6845 0.6625 0.6702
September 0.6846 0.6694 0.6785
October 0.6898 0.6779 0.6842
November 0.6990 0.6871 0.6916
December 0.7002 0.6869 0.6933