2017 AWG to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4471 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.3557 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4091 WST

2017 AWG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.4471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 1.3557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0914 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4260 to the December average rate of 1.4238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4471 was down 3.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,236 WST

2016 Average 7,091 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,779 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 457.10 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4312

1.3690

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.4178, compared to 1.4004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4178

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0470 WST (High: 1.4471 / Low: 1.4001). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0262 WST (High: 1.4155 / Low: 1.3894).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0470

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0262

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.4260) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4469), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0209 (-1.44%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.4260

2016 Avg (January) 1.4469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4471	1.4001	1.4260
February	1.4198	1.3914	1.4069
March	1.4348	1.3891	1.4139
April	1.4364	1.4086	1.4253
May	1.4456	1.4076	1.4257
June	1.4191	1.3927	1.4091
July	1.4101	1.3700	1.3910
August	1.4005	1.3557	1.3742
September	1.4035	1.3699	1.3882
October	1.4155	1.3894	1.4037
November	1.4370	1.4102	1.4215
December	1.4393	1.4082	1.4238