YEARLY HIGH
0.0866 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0797 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0832 WST

2017 TWD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TWD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 0.0866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0809 to the December average rate of 0.0850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0866 was up 6.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 433 WST
2016 Average 394 WST
Yearly Trough Low 399 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.20 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0856
0.0804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 0.0832, compared to 0.0831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0031 WST (High: 0.0834 / Low: 0.0803). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 WST (High: 0.0858 / Low: 0.0842).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0852) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0784), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+8.70%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0852
2016 Avg (May) 0.0784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0818 0.0797 0.0809
February 0.0830 0.0807 0.0821
March 0.0844 0.0813 0.0830
April 0.0855 0.0832 0.0845
May 0.0866 0.0842 0.0852
June 0.0849 0.0821 0.0837
July 0.0833 0.0810 0.0821
August 0.0834 0.0803 0.0814
September 0.0835 0.0818 0.0827
October 0.0839 0.0818 0.0830
November 0.0856 0.0836 0.0844
December 0.0858 0.0842 0.0850