YEARLY HIGH
0.0392 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0355 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0372 WST

2017 AFN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0384 to the December average rate of 0.0368, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0392 was down 0.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 196 WST
2016 Average 188 WST
Yearly Trough Low 178 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.55 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0387
0.0357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0379, compared to 0.0366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 WST (High: 0.0392 / Low: 0.0377). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0373 / Low: 0.0367).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0384) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.60%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0384
2016 Avg (January) 0.0378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0392 0.0377 0.0384
February 0.0383 0.0374 0.0379
March 0.0389 0.0374 0.0382
April 0.0384 0.0376 0.0381
May 0.0383 0.0371 0.0378
June 0.0376 0.0368 0.0372
July 0.0372 0.0359 0.0366
August 0.0367 0.0355 0.0360
September 0.0368 0.0360 0.0363
October 0.0371 0.0364 0.0368
November 0.0373 0.0367 0.0370
December 0.0371 0.0363 0.0368