2017 WST to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5358 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.4960 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5157 AUD

2017 WST to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.4960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0398 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5230 to the December average rate of 0.5133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5358 was down 6.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,679 AUD

2016 Average 2,645 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 2,480 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.18 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5262

0.5014

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AUD 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 0.5196, compared to 0.5118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5196

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0276 AUD (High: 0.5275 / Low: 0.4999). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 AUD (High: 0.5238 / Low: 0.5108).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0276

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5230) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5492), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0263 (-4.78%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5230

2016 Avg (January) 0.5492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5358	0.5159	0.5230
February	0.5239	0.5089	0.5149
March	0.5261	0.5041	0.5155
April	0.5248	0.5102	0.5169
May	0.5315	0.5116	0.5242
June	0.5352	0.5149	0.5230
July	0.5275	0.4999	0.5133
August	0.5250	0.5016	0.5132
September	0.5136	0.4960	0.5035
October	0.5190	0.5026	0.5108
November	0.5238	0.5108	0.5164
December	0.5221	0.5054	0.5133