YEARLY HIGH
0.0206 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0189 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0197 WST

2017 JMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.0206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0199 to the December average rate of 0.0204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0206 was down 7.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103 WST
2016 Average 102 WST
Yearly Trough Low 94 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.47 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0205
0.0191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.0198, compared to 0.0197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.0199 / Low: 0.0190). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0197).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0204) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+3.31%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0204
2016 Avg (December) 0.0197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0203 0.0195 0.0199
February 0.0199 0.0194 0.0197
March 0.0202 0.0194 0.0198
April 0.0200 0.0197 0.0199
May 0.0201 0.0194 0.0198
June 0.0197 0.0192 0.0195
July 0.0199 0.0192 0.0195
August 0.0197 0.0190 0.0193
September 0.0194 0.0189 0.0192
October 0.0199 0.0190 0.0196
November 0.0204 0.0199 0.0201
December 0.0206 0.0202 0.0204