YEARLY HIGH
0.1441 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1150 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1341 WST

2017 MXN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MXN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 0.1441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.1150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0291 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1202 to the December average rate of 0.1325, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1441 was down 5.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1517, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,206 WST
2016 Average 6,823 WST
Yearly Trough Low 5,749 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,457.07 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1421
0.1182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.1317, compared to 0.1364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0106 WST (High: 0.1366 / Low: 0.1259). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 WST (High: 0.1421 / Low: 0.1364).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.1401) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1367), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+2.50%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.1401
2016 Avg (July) 0.1367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1250 0.1150 0.1202
February 0.1292 0.1215 0.1249
March 0.1366 0.1259 0.1321
April 0.1397 0.1329 0.1370
May 0.1391 0.1334 0.1368
June 0.1415 0.1357 0.1395
July 0.1441 0.1362 0.1401
August 0.1427 0.1354 0.1383
September 0.1421 0.1364 0.1398
October 0.1367 0.1304 0.1335
November 0.1378 0.1315 0.1342
December 0.1370 0.1269 0.1325