YEARLY HIGH
0.1497 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1254 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1374 WST

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 749 WST
2016 Average 640 WST
Yearly Trough Low 627 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.82 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1503
0.1249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1482
2016 Avg (December) 0.1262

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