YEARLY HIGH
0.3501 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3272 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3379 WST

2017 SRD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.3501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.3272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0229 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3435 to the December average rate of 0.3416, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3501 was down 48.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,751 WST
2016 Average 2,210 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,636 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.72 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3447
0.3297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.3390, compared to 0.3367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0142 WST (High: 0.3501 / Low: 0.3360). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 WST (High: 0.3404 / Low: 0.3346).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3435) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6499), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3064 (-47.14%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3435
2016 Avg (January) 0.6499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3501 0.3360 0.3435
February 0.3395 0.3321 0.3361
March 0.3423 0.3315 0.3373
April 0.3426 0.3359 0.3400
May 0.3452 0.3366 0.3406
June 0.3394 0.3330 0.3368
July 0.3385 0.3298 0.3340
August 0.3380 0.3272 0.3310
September 0.3380 0.3306 0.3351
October 0.3404 0.3346 0.3375
November 0.3447 0.3389 0.3411
December 0.3448 0.3383 0.3416