YEARLY HIGH
0.1728 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1573 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1639 WST

2017 MVR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.1728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.1573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0155 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1669 to the December average rate of 0.1653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1728 was down 1.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1758, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 864 WST
2016 Average 833 WST
Yearly Trough Low 786 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.50 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1675
0.1600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.1650, compared to 0.1629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0155 WST (High: 0.1728 / Low: 0.1573). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 WST (High: 0.1637 / Low: 0.1615).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1606) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1672), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0066 (-3.96%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1606
2016 Avg (August) 0.1672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1698 0.1636 0.1669
February 0.1657 0.1620 0.1639
March 0.1666 0.1608 0.1642
April 0.1679 0.1637 0.1662
May 0.1695 0.1624 0.1659
June 0.1637 0.1615 0.1627
July 0.1634 0.1592 0.1613
August 0.1728 0.1573 0.1606
September 0.1632 0.1596 0.1617
October 0.1644 0.1616 0.1631
November 0.1678 0.1640 0.1654
December 0.1670 0.1638 0.1653