YEARLY HIGH
3.6771 WST
YEARLY LOW
3.4323 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5673 WST

2017 JOD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JOD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 3.6771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 3.4323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2448 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6201 to the December average rate of 3.5901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.6771 was down 3.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.8017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,385 WST
2016 Average 17,948 WST
Yearly Trough Low 17,161 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,223.87 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.6348
3.4583
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 3.5973, compared to 3.5373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1200 WST (High: 3.6771 / Low: 3.5570). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0617 WST (High: 3.6215 / Low: 3.5598).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1200
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0617

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 0.0510 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.6201) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.6587), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0386 (-1.05%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.6201
2016 Avg (January) 3.6587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6771 3.5570 3.6201
February 3.6076 3.5363 3.5748
March 3.6399 3.5291 3.5894
April 3.6436 3.5746 3.6169
May 3.6670 3.5705 3.6167
June 3.6008 3.5208 3.5657
July 3.5673 3.4719 3.5182
August 3.5462 3.4323 3.4730
September 3.5480 3.4672 3.5158
October 3.5737 3.5120 3.5440
November 3.6215 3.5598 3.5827
December 3.6272 3.5582 3.5901