2017 WST to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

714.9912 BIF

YEARLY LOW

639.7735 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

681.1188 BIF

2017 WST to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 714.9912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 639.7735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.2176 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 655.0479 to the December average rate of 690.6995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 714.9912 was up 6.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 672.2177, 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 3,574,956 BIF

2016 Average 3,179,520 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 3,198,868 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 376,088.20 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

711.3062

649.9335

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BIF 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 666.0170, compared to 696.2207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.2037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 666.0170

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 696.2207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 36.1412 BIF (High: 704.8106 / Low: 668.6695). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.0344 BIF (High: 697.2294 / Low: 683.1951).

July Spread (Volatile) ±36.1412

November Spread (Stable) ±14.0344

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.6979 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 706.1918) against the same month in 2016 (average: 654.6432), the exchange rate shifted by +51.5486 (+7.87%).

2017 Avg (August) 706.1918

2016 Avg (August) 654.6432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	667.0373	639.7735	655.0479
February	679.5324	656.8465	668.4508
March	680.6839	651.7577	666.4987
April	667.9466	653.5291	661.4759
May	679.0866	651.5518	663.4958
June	690.0023	671.3976	681.1330
July	704.8106	668.6695	690.9348
August	714.9912	691.6373	706.1918
September	709.5067	690.1097	700.5236
October	705.1421	690.4395	697.8361
November	697.2294	683.1951	691.1382
December	699.5988	684.2140	690.6995