2017 WST to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8219 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.7641 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7907 BBD

2017 WST to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 0.8219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.7641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0578 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7800 to the December average rate of 0.7855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8219 was up 2.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8004, 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 4,109 BBD

2016 Average 3,933 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 3,821 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 288.77 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8158

0.7758

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WST to BBD 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 0.7840, compared to 0.7975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7840

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0302 BBD (High: 0.7943 / Low: 0.7641). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 BBD (High: 0.7924 / Low: 0.7789).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.8125) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7877), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0247 (+3.14%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.8125

2016 Avg (August) 0.7877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7943	0.7641	0.7800
February	0.7990	0.7791	0.7894
March	0.7999	0.7744	0.7859
April	0.7886	0.7736	0.7795
May	0.7893	0.7686	0.7791
June	0.8001	0.7827	0.7900
July	0.8131	0.7902	0.8011
August	0.8219	0.7955	0.8125
September	0.8134	0.7955	0.8025
October	0.8032	0.7893	0.7959
November	0.7924	0.7789	0.7873
December	0.7928	0.7777	0.7855