YEARLY HIGH
9287.0088 STD
YEARLY LOW
8035.5408 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8589.6149 STD

2017 WST to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 9287.0088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 8035.5408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1251.4680 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8997.4928 to the December average rate of 8123.8900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9287.0088 was down 0.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 9308.2324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,435,044 STD
2016 Average 43,541,229 STD
Yearly Trough Low 40,177,704 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,257,340.10 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9186.0884
8027.3265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to STD 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 8879.7909, compared to 8299.4389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 580.3520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8879.7909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8299.4389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 421.4515 STD (High: 9287.0088 / Low: 8865.5573). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 127.2745 STD (High: 8201.6000 / Low: 8074.3255).

March Spread (Volatile) ±421.4515
December Spread (Stable) ±127.2745

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 274.5008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -274.5008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 9005.1700) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8680.9126), the exchange rate shifted by +324.2574 (+3.74%).

2017 Avg (March) 9005.1700
2016 Avg (March) 8680.9126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9100.7843 8916.6494 8997.4928
February 9242.2776 8913.5122 9089.5249
March 9287.0088 8865.5573 9005.1700
April 9084.5598 8699.8142 8918.7107
May 8812.9777 8480.9824 8644.2100
June 8758.5957 8475.8380 8623.6373
July 8643.2848 8343.6951 8515.0414
August 8577.9690 8214.5173 8427.6019
September 8366.9563 8154.3694 8252.3775
October 8383.1935 8215.2494 8288.5529
November 8305.8924 8035.5408 8189.1700
December 8201.6000 8074.3255 8123.8900