2017 ARS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1705 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1323 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1534 WST

2017 ARS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.1705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0383 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1614 to the December average rate of 0.1438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1705 was down 14.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1999, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 853 WST

2016 Average 863 WST

Yearly Trough Low 661 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 191.27 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1699

0.1387

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ARS 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 0.1627, compared to 0.1441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1627

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0159 WST (High: 0.1481 / Low: 0.1323). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 WST (High: 0.1460 / Low: 0.1420).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.1673) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1748), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0075 (-4.29%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.1673

2016 Avg (April) 0.1748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1640	0.1584	0.1614
February	0.1657	0.1597	0.1627
March	0.1670	0.1615	0.1640
April	0.1705	0.1646	0.1673
May	0.1695	0.1572	0.1635
June	0.1603	0.1518	0.1573
July	0.1531	0.1394	0.1455
August	0.1468	0.1374	0.1413
September	0.1478	0.1407	0.1446
October	0.1460	0.1420	0.1440
November	0.1478	0.1431	0.1453
December	0.1481	0.1323	0.1438