2017 HKD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3359 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3111 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3247 WST

2017 HKD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.3359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.3111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3307 to the December average rate of 0.3259, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3359 was down 2.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,397 WST

2016 Average 8,191 WST

Yearly Trough Low 7,776 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 620.42 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3323

0.3132

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HKD 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 0.3282, compared to 0.3211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3282

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0110 WST (High: 0.3359 / Low: 0.3248). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 WST (High: 0.3287 / Low: 0.3232).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3307) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3335), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-0.85%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3307

2016 Avg (January) 0.3335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3359	0.3248	0.3307
February	0.3294	0.3228	0.3264
March	0.3326	0.3221	0.3277
April	0.3326	0.3260	0.3301
May	0.3342	0.3252	0.3297
June	0.3280	0.3203	0.3247
July	0.3244	0.3149	0.3198
August	0.3216	0.3111	0.3148
September	0.3218	0.3142	0.3189
October	0.3248	0.3188	0.3220
November	0.3287	0.3232	0.3254
December	0.3292	0.3230	0.3259