2017 LRD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0284 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0201 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0246 WST

2017 LRD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0274 to the December average rate of 0.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0284 was down 10.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 142 WST

2016 Average 143 WST

Yearly Trough Low 101 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.62 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0281

0.0196

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0271, compared to 0.0221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0271

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0061 WST (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0212). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0211).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0274) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0303), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-9.67%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0274

2016 Avg (January) 0.0303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0284	0.0267	0.0274
February	0.0272	0.0265	0.0269
March	0.0275	0.0266	0.0271
April	0.0275	0.0268	0.0272
May	0.0277	0.0268	0.0273
June	0.0273	0.0266	0.0270
July	0.0278	0.0263	0.0269
August	0.0273	0.0212	0.0220
September	0.0217	0.0210	0.0213
October	0.0215	0.0211	0.0212
November	0.0213	0.0202	0.0206
December	0.0205	0.0201	0.0203