2017 MDL to WST Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MDL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MDL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.1497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.1254.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1279 to the December average rate of 0.1482, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1497 was up 12.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
MDL to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1324, compared to 0.1424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0069 WST (High: 0.1409 / Low: 0.1340). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 WST (High: 0.1497 / Low: 0.1470).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1482) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0220 (+17.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.1299 | 0.1258 | 0.1279 |
| February | 0.1288 | 0.1254 | 0.1270 |
| March | 0.1316 | 0.1256 | 0.1293 |
| April | 0.1349 | 0.1308 | 0.1328 |
| May | 0.1409 | 0.1340 | 0.1384 |
| June | 0.1409 | 0.1368 | 0.1391 |
| July | 0.1402 | 0.1357 | 0.1379 |
| August | 0.1404 | 0.1358 | 0.1378 |
| September | 0.1431 | 0.1387 | 0.1411 |
| October | 0.1462 | 0.1410 | 0.1443 |
| November | 0.1486 | 0.1430 | 0.1454 |
| December | 0.1497 | 0.1470 | 0.1482 |