YEARLY HIGH
3.0465 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.6344 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8574 WST

2017 EUR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 3.0465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 2.6344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4121 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7270 to the December average rate of 3.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.0465 was up 3.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,233 WST
2016 Average 14,074 WST
Yearly Trough Low 13,172 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,060.72 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.0473
2.6637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 2.7629, compared to 2.9519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1890 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1476 WST (High: 2.7819 / Low: 2.6344). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0617 WST (High: 3.0417 / Low: 2.9800).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1476
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0617

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.9835) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2573 (+9.44%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.9835
2016 Avg (November) 2.7261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7576 2.6874 2.7270
February 2.7570 2.6489 2.6957
March 2.7819 2.6344 2.7224
April 2.8168 2.6958 2.7495
May 2.8891 2.7778 2.8395
June 2.8858 2.7908 2.8433
July 2.9362 2.8331 2.8802
August 2.9975 2.8570 2.9101
September 3.0111 2.9129 2.9692
October 2.9928 2.9167 2.9532
November 3.0465 2.9265 2.9835
December 3.0417 2.9800 3.0153