2017 HNL to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1136 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1039 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1078 WST

2017 HNL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.1136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.1039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1099 to the December average rate of 0.1077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1136 was down 5.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1196, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 568 WST

2016 Average 559 WST

Yearly Trough Low 520 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.33 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1103

0.1050

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HNL 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 0.1088, compared to 0.1068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1088

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0066 WST (High: 0.1136 / Low: 0.1069). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 WST (High: 0.1086 / Low: 0.1068).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1099) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1157), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0058 (-5.01%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1099

2016 Avg (January) 0.1157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1136	0.1069	0.1099
February	0.1089	0.1060	0.1076
March	0.1109	0.1062	0.1083
April	0.1106	0.1083	0.1095
May	0.1109	0.1080	0.1095
June	0.1094	0.1066	0.1081
July	0.1085	0.1049	0.1067
August	0.1084	0.1039	0.1055
September	0.1075	0.1047	0.1063
October	0.1084	0.1059	0.1069
November	0.1086	0.1068	0.1076
December	0.1088	0.1068	0.1077