YEARLY HIGH
0.0254 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0231 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0243 WST

2017 NPR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 0.0254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.0231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0236 to the December average rate of 0.0248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0254 was up 2.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127 WST
2016 Average 118 WST
Yearly Trough Low 116 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.28 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0251
0.0234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0243, compared to 0.0243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0014 WST (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0234). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0246).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0249) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+4.52%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0249
2016 Avg (May) 0.0238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0240 0.0231 0.0236
February 0.0239 0.0232 0.0236
March 0.0248 0.0234 0.0242
April 0.0251 0.0244 0.0248
May 0.0254 0.0245 0.0249
June 0.0249 0.0242 0.0246
July 0.0246 0.0239 0.0242
August 0.0246 0.0237 0.0241
September 0.0245 0.0236 0.0242
October 0.0244 0.0237 0.0241
November 0.0249 0.0242 0.0245
December 0.0251 0.0246 0.0248