YEARLY HIGH
0.7987 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.7429 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7760 WST

2017 PEN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.7987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.7429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0559 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7683 to the December average rate of 0.7848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7987 was up 1.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7853, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,994 WST
2016 Average 3,770 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,714 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 279.31 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7925
0.7566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.7792, compared to 0.7728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0504 WST (High: 0.7933 / Low: 0.7429). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 WST (High: 0.7955 / Low: 0.7808).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0504
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.7845) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+2.42%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.7845
2016 Avg (May) 0.7660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7769 0.7548 0.7683
February 0.7889 0.7614 0.7774
March 0.7944 0.7662 0.7800
April 0.7955 0.7808 0.7895
May 0.7987 0.7730 0.7845
June 0.7841 0.7624 0.7753
July 0.7808 0.7593 0.7689
August 0.7771 0.7491 0.7596
September 0.7741 0.7558 0.7678
October 0.7825 0.7588 0.7728
November 0.7933 0.7429 0.7827
December 0.7900 0.7687 0.7848