YEARLY HIGH
1.1395 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.9950 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0516 WST

2017 TND to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TND to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 1.1395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.9950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1445 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1132 to the December average rate of 1.0233, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1395 was down 13.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,698 WST
2016 Average 5,941 WST
Yearly Trough Low 4,975 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 722.71 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1234
1.0013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TND 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 1.0855, compared to 1.0178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0677 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1046 WST (High: 1.1238 / Low: 1.0192). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0226 WST (High: 1.0322 / Low: 1.0096).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1046
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.1133) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2537), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1405 (-11.20%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.1133
2016 Avg (March) 1.2537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1363 1.0934 1.1132
February 1.1205 1.0939 1.1074
March 1.1395 1.0801 1.1133
April 1.1238 1.0192 1.0893
May 1.0819 1.0372 1.0571
June 1.0530 1.0067 1.0326
July 1.0398 0.9988 1.0223
August 1.0358 0.9950 1.0150
September 1.0353 1.0023 1.0175
October 1.0228 0.9987 1.0114
November 1.0350 0.9973 1.0172
December 1.0322 1.0096 1.0233