YEARLY HIGH
0.0417 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0370 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0389 WST

2017 BTN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.0370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0377 to the December average rate of 0.0396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0417 was up 4.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 209 WST
2016 Average 189 WST
Yearly Trough Low 185 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.49 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0401
0.0375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0388, compared to 0.0389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0038 WST (High: 0.0417 / Low: 0.0379). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0402 / Low: 0.0394).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0388) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+2.38%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0388
2016 Avg (August) 0.0379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0383 0.0370 0.0377
February 0.0381 0.0372 0.0378
March 0.0394 0.0375 0.0386
April 0.0402 0.0390 0.0398
May 0.0405 0.0392 0.0398
June 0.0397 0.0387 0.0393
July 0.0393 0.0383 0.0387
August 0.0417 0.0379 0.0388
September 0.0391 0.0379 0.0387
October 0.0390 0.0380 0.0386
November 0.0398 0.0387 0.0392
December 0.0402 0.0394 0.0396