2017 SAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6946 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.6489 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6746 WST

2017 SAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.6946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.6489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0457 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6839 to the December average rate of 0.6790, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6946 was down 3.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7178, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,473 WST

2016 Average 3,390 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,245 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 228.27 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6873

0.6537

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.6803, compared to 0.6689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6803

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0225 WST (High: 0.6946 / Low: 0.6721). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 WST (High: 0.6756 / Low: 0.6639).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0225

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 May and June, 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 (January 2017: 0.6839) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6915), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-1.09%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6839

2016 Avg (January) 0.6915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6946	0.6721	0.6839
February	0.6815	0.6678	0.6754
March	0.6886	0.6668	0.6787
April	0.6894	0.6763	0.6841
May	0.6939	0.6756	0.6845
June	0.6813	0.6665	0.6751
July	0.6749	0.6559	0.6658
August	0.6704	0.6489	0.6565
September	0.6704	0.6557	0.6645
October	0.6756	0.6639	0.6701
November	0.6847	0.6730	0.6773
December	0.6857	0.6727	0.6790