2017 EGP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1616 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1330 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1420 WST

2017 EGP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.1616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.1330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0286 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1378 to the December average rate of 0.1429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1616 was down 53.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3443, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 808 WST

2016 Average 1,362 WST

Yearly Trough Low 665 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.85 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1510

0.1365

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.1426, compared to 0.1414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1426

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0267 WST (High: 0.1616 / Low: 0.1349). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 WST (High: 0.1451 / Low: 0.1430).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.1498) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3296), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1797 (-54.54%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.1498

2016 Avg (February) 0.3296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1436	0.1330	0.1378
February	0.1616	0.1349	0.1498
March	0.1578	0.1387	0.1445
April	0.1432	0.1395	0.1420
May	0.1436	0.1400	0.1419
June	0.1420	0.1380	0.1398
July	0.1413	0.1374	0.1394
August	0.1420	0.1368	0.1387
September	0.1425	0.1395	0.1412
October	0.1433	0.1409	0.1424
November	0.1451	0.1430	0.1438
December	0.1440	0.1415	0.1429