2017 BBD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3087 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.2167 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2649 WST

2017 BBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.3087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.2167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0920 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2822 to the December average rate of 1.2731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3087 was down 2.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3463, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,544 WST

2016 Average 6,357 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,084 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 459.84 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2888

1.2257

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BBD 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 1.2757, compared to 1.2542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2757

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0497 WST (High: 1.3087 / Low: 1.2590). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 WST (High: 1.2838 / Low: 1.2620).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0497

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

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 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.2822) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2973), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0151 (-1.16%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.2822

2016 Avg (January) 1.2973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3087	1.2590	1.2822
February	1.2835	1.2516	1.2668
March	1.2913	1.2502	1.2726
April	1.2927	1.2681	1.2829
May	1.3010	1.2670	1.2835
June	1.2776	1.2499	1.2658
July	1.2655	1.2299	1.2484
August	1.2571	1.2167	1.2309
September	1.2570	1.2295	1.2461
October	1.2669	1.2450	1.2565
November	1.2838	1.2620	1.2701
December	1.2858	1.2614	1.2731