YEARLY HIGH
0.0239 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0218 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0228 WST

2017 DZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 0.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.0218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0233 to the December average rate of 0.0221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0239 was down 4.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 119 WST
2016 Average 116 WST
Yearly Trough Low 109 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.17 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0237
0.0219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD 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 0.0233, compared to 0.0223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0227). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0223 / Low: 0.0219).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0236) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0232), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+1.41%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0236
2016 Avg (May) 0.0232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0236 0.0229 0.0233
February 0.0233 0.0227 0.0231
March 0.0236 0.0227 0.0232
April 0.0236 0.0230 0.0233
May 0.0239 0.0233 0.0236
June 0.0236 0.0230 0.0234
July 0.0234 0.0226 0.0230
August 0.0229 0.0222 0.0225
September 0.0226 0.0218 0.0223
October 0.0223 0.0218 0.0220
November 0.0224 0.0219 0.0221
December 0.0223 0.0219 0.0221