2017 TOP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1403 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.0938 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1168 WST

2017 TOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 1.1403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 1.0938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0465 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1144 to the December average rate of 1.1129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1403 was down 2.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,702 WST

2016 Average 5,647 WST

Yearly Trough Low 5,469 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 232.54 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1282

1.1065

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.1145, compared to 1.1191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1145

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0329 WST (High: 1.1288 / Low: 1.0958). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 WST (High: 1.1221 / Low: 1.1048).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0329

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.1264) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1231), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+0.29%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.1264

2016 Avg (September) 1.1231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1281	1.0996	1.1144
February	1.1320	1.1048	1.1211
March	1.1288	1.0958	1.1131
April	1.1281	1.1025	1.1173
May	1.1216	1.0938	1.1083
June	1.1252	1.1035	1.1128
July	1.1319	1.1064	1.1165
August	1.1386	1.1093	1.1171
September	1.1403	1.1115	1.1264
October	1.1352	1.1086	1.1229
November	1.1299	1.1048	1.1188
December	1.1221	1.1048	1.1129