YEARLY HIGH
0.0411 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0366 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0390 WST

2017 HTG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.0411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.0366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0384 to the December average rate of 0.0399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0411 was down 11.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0462, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 205 WST
2016 Average 202 WST
Yearly Trough Low 183 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.51 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0406
0.0371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0382, compared to 0.0397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0042 WST (High: 0.0411 / Low: 0.0369). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0379 / Low: 0.0371).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.0403) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0404), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.40%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.0403
2016 Avg (June) 0.0404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0393 0.0373 0.0384
February 0.0383 0.0373 0.0379
March 0.0395 0.0366 0.0381
April 0.0379 0.0371 0.0375
May 0.0378 0.0369 0.0373
June 0.0411 0.0369 0.0403
July 0.0409 0.0395 0.0402
August 0.0405 0.0370 0.0388
September 0.0399 0.0390 0.0394
October 0.0403 0.0392 0.0397
November 0.0405 0.0396 0.0401
December 0.0404 0.0393 0.0399