YEARLY HIGH
1.2529 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.2009 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2286 WST

2017 FJD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FJD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1.2529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.2009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0520 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2317 to the December average rate of 1.2331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2529 was up 0.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,264 WST
2016 Average 6,097 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,004 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.96 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2369
1.2186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.2287, compared to 1.2284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0476 WST (High: 1.2507 / Low: 1.2031). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 WST (High: 1.2426 / Low: 1.2130).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0476
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.2331) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+2.14%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.2331
2016 Avg (December) 1.2073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2435 1.2117 1.2317
February 1.2528 1.2134 1.2308
March 1.2507 1.2031 1.2254
April 1.2477 1.2131 1.2312
May 1.2426 1.2130 1.2253
June 1.2384 1.2086 1.2280
July 1.2487 1.2142 1.2293
August 1.2384 1.2009 1.2201
September 1.2485 1.2113 1.2354
October 1.2438 1.2126 1.2272
November 1.2385 1.2089 1.2255
December 1.2529 1.2189 1.2331