YEARLY HIGH
0.1163 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0916 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1061 WST

2017 ETB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.1163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 0.0916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1137 to the December average rate of 0.0931, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1163 was down 8.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 582 WST
2016 Average 583 WST
Yearly Trough Low 458 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.73 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1157
0.0910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1118, compared to 0.1004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0163 WST (High: 0.1079 / Low: 0.0916). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 WST (High: 0.0941 / Low: 0.0920).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1137) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1221), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0084 (-6.92%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1137
2016 Avg (January) 0.1221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1163 0.1111 0.1137
February 0.1133 0.1105 0.1117
March 0.1143 0.1104 0.1120
April 0.1137 0.1109 0.1123
May 0.1133 0.1099 0.1116
June 0.1113 0.1081 0.1096
July 0.1093 0.1053 0.1075
August 0.1084 0.1040 0.1055
September 0.1071 0.1044 0.1060
October 0.1079 0.0916 0.0976
November 0.0941 0.0920 0.0930
December 0.0942 0.0919 0.0931