2017 MYR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6304 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.5620 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5887 WST

2017 MYR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.6304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.5620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0684 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5752 to the December average rate of 0.6245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6304 was down 3.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,608 WST

2016 Average 12,293 WST

Yearly Trough Low 11,240 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,367.48 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6299

0.5648

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MYR 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 0.5813, compared to 0.5961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5813

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0285 WST (High: 0.6248 / Low: 0.5963). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 WST (High: 0.5997 / Low: 0.5880).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0285

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6245) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5695), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0550 (+9.66%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6245

2016 Avg (December) 0.5695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5819	0.5666	0.5752
February	0.5771	0.5620	0.5702
March	0.5820	0.5621	0.5734
April	0.5950	0.5724	0.5827
May	0.6019	0.5893	0.5946
June	0.5985	0.5815	0.5918
July	0.5897	0.5745	0.5820
August	0.5885	0.5665	0.5747
September	0.5989	0.5776	0.5915
October	0.5997	0.5880	0.5943
November	0.6248	0.5963	0.6094
December	0.6304	0.6183	0.6245