YEARLY HIGH
0.0016 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0014 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0015 WST

2017 BIF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0015 to the December average rate of 0.0014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0016 was down 9.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8 WST
2016 Average 8 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.82 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0015
0.0014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0015, compared to 0.0014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0015 / Low: 0.0014). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0015 / Low: 0.0014).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0015) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0017), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-8.11%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0015
2016 Avg (January) 0.0017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0016 0.0015 0.0015
February 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015
March 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015
April 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015
May 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015
June 0.0015 0.0014 0.0015
July 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014
August 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
September 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
October 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
November 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014
December 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014