YEARLY HIGH
2.6557 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.4748 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5703 WST

2017 CHF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 2.6557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 2.4748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1809 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5447 to the December average rate of 2.5815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6557 was down 1.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6853, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,278 WST
2016 Average 12,911 WST
Yearly Trough Low 12,374 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 904.39 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6238
2.5201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 2.5661, compared to 2.5744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1263 WST (High: 2.6284 / Low: 2.5021). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0592 WST (High: 2.6078 / Low: 2.5486).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1263
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0592

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0491 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 2.6151) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6162), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-0.04%).

2017 Avg (June) 2.6151
2016 Avg (June) 2.6162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5691 2.5051 2.5447
February 2.5762 2.4832 2.5287
March 2.5926 2.4748 2.5399
April 2.5976 2.5239 2.5635
May 2.6499 2.5361 2.6047
June 2.6557 2.5702 2.6151
July 2.6349 2.5427 2.6008
August 2.6284 2.5021 2.5516
September 2.6497 2.5454 2.5911
October 2.5919 2.5197 2.5589
November 2.6155 2.5242 2.5627
December 2.6078 2.5486 2.5815