2017 BRL to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8368 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.7523 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7929 WST

2017 BRL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 0.8368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.7523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0845 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8024 to the December average rate of 0.7723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8368 was up 2.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,919 WST

2016 Average 18,336 WST

Yearly Trough Low 18,807 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,111.80 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8216

0.7634

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 0.8032, compared to 0.7826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8032

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0783 WST (High: 0.8368 / Low: 0.7584). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 WST (High: 0.7865 / Low: 0.7619).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0783

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0329 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.8012) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0801 (+11.11%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.8012

2016 Avg (May) 0.7211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8149	0.7882	0.8024
February	0.8323	0.8026	0.8157
March	0.8298	0.7984	0.8149
April	0.8318	0.8026	0.8168
May	0.8368	0.7584	0.8012
June	0.7865	0.7523	0.7683
July	0.7980	0.7548	0.7800
August	0.7960	0.7632	0.7807
September	0.8104	0.7790	0.7960
October	0.8023	0.7643	0.7880
November	0.7969	0.7623	0.7784
December	0.7865	0.7619	0.7723