YEARLY HIGH
0.0238 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0219 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0226 WST

2017 JPY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.0219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0223 to the December average rate of 0.0225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0238 was down 6.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,908 WST
2016 Average 11,720 WST
Yearly Trough Low 10,954 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 953.32 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0234
0.0221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0227, compared to 0.0224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0012 WST (High: 0.0232 / Low: 0.0220). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0225 / Low: 0.0220).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0233) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.53%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0233
2016 Avg (April) 0.0229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0227 0.0219 0.0223
February 0.0227 0.0221 0.0224
March 0.0230 0.0219 0.0225
April 0.0238 0.0229 0.0233
May 0.0232 0.0224 0.0229
June 0.0233 0.0222 0.0228
July 0.0226 0.0220 0.0222
August 0.0230 0.0220 0.0224
September 0.0232 0.0220 0.0225
October 0.0225 0.0220 0.0223
November 0.0231 0.0221 0.0225
December 0.0228 0.0223 0.0225