2017 RON to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6574 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.5823 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6252 WST

2017 RON to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.6574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.5823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0750 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6055 to the December average rate of 0.6503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6574 was down 0.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6585, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,287 WST

2016 Average 3,135 WST

Yearly Trough Low 2,912 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 375.16 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6556

0.5919

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RON 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 0.6088, compared to 0.6415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6088

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0281 WST (High: 0.6520 / Low: 0.6238). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 WST (High: 0.6574 / Low: 0.6446).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6503) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5923), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0580 (+9.79%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6503

2016 Avg (December) 0.5923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6139	0.5964	0.6055
February	0.6091	0.5862	0.5972
March	0.6103	0.5823	0.5985
April	0.6205	0.5962	0.6066
May	0.6331	0.6108	0.6234
June	0.6324	0.6067	0.6218
July	0.6439	0.6175	0.6303
August	0.6520	0.6238	0.6352
September	0.6544	0.6333	0.6458
October	0.6527	0.6334	0.6434
November	0.6566	0.6329	0.6441
December	0.6574	0.6446	0.6503