YEARLY HIGH
0.3900 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3633 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3744 WST

2017 CNY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.3900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.3633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0267 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3718 to the December average rate of 0.3863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3900 was down 4.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,749 WST
2016 Average 9,576 WST
Yearly Trough Low 9,082 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 667.23 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3880
0.3668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.3711, compared to 0.3777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0155 WST (High: 0.3795 / Low: 0.3640). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 WST (High: 0.3897 / Low: 0.3826).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.3836) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3694), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+3.86%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.3836
2016 Avg (November) 0.3694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3755 0.3662 0.3718
February 0.3720 0.3637 0.3685
March 0.3761 0.3633 0.3692
April 0.3756 0.3684 0.3725
May 0.3774 0.3688 0.3729
June 0.3752 0.3661 0.3718
July 0.3751 0.3652 0.3688
August 0.3795 0.3640 0.3691
September 0.3861 0.3722 0.3794
October 0.3833 0.3741 0.3791
November 0.3900 0.3803 0.3836
December 0.3897 0.3826 0.3863