2017 CAD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0582 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.8584 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9504 WST

2017 CAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 2.0582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 1.8584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1998 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9413 to the December average rate of 1.9960, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0582 was up 1.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,291 WST

2016 Average 9,602 WST

Yearly Trough Low 9,292 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 998.79 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0410

1.8742

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.9127, compared to 1.9882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9127

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1061 WST (High: 2.0142 / Low: 1.9081). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0505 WST (High: 1.9089 / Low: 1.8584).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1061

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0505

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.0271) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0976 (+5.06%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.0271

2016 Avg (September) 1.9295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9713	1.8925	1.9413
February	1.9618	1.8980	1.9331
March	1.9385	1.8721	1.9017
April	1.9411	1.8704	1.9094
May	1.9089	1.8584	1.8881
June	1.9482	1.8731	1.9022
July	2.0056	1.9207	1.9666
August	2.0142	1.9081	1.9533
September	2.0582	1.9879	2.0271
October	2.0259	1.9570	1.9950
November	2.0197	1.9664	1.9912
December	2.0189	1.9674	1.9960