YEARLY HIGH
0.0126 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0117 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0122 WST

2017 GYD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 0.0126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.0117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0126 was down 3.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63 WST
2016 Average 62 WST
Yearly Trough Low 58 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.72 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0125
0.0118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0123, compared to 0.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0120). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0122).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0124) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.20%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0124
2016 Avg (May) 0.0124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0126 0.0121 0.0124
February 0.0125 0.0121 0.0122
March 0.0125 0.0120 0.0123
April 0.0125 0.0122 0.0124
May 0.0126 0.0122 0.0124
June 0.0124 0.0120 0.0122
July 0.0122 0.0118 0.0121
August 0.0121 0.0117 0.0119
September 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
October 0.0123 0.0119 0.0121
November 0.0124 0.0121 0.0122
December 0.0125 0.0122 0.0123