YEARLY HIGH
0.0023 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0015 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0018 WST

2017 CDF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0021 to the December average rate of 0.0016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0023 was down 22.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11 WST
2016 Average 13 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.84 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0022
0.0015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0019, compared to 0.0016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0023 / Low: 0.0020). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0016 / Low: 0.0016).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0021) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0028), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-24.46%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0021
2016 Avg (January) 0.0028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0023 0.0020 0.0021
February 0.0020 0.0019 0.0020
March 0.0020 0.0019 0.0019
April 0.0019 0.0018 0.0019
May 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
June 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
July 0.0017 0.0015 0.0016
August 0.0016 0.0015 0.0015
September 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
October 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
November 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
December 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016