2017 WST to BND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5669 BND

YEARLY LOW

0.5241 BND

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5458 BND

2017 WST to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.5669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.5241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0428 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5573 to the December average rate of 0.5287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5669 was down 1.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5728, 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 2,835 BND

2016 Average 2,714 BND

Yearly Trough Low 2,620 BND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.24 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5611

0.5257

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BND 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 0.5504, compared to 0.5412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5504

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0226 BND (High: 0.5619 / Low: 0.5393). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 BND (High: 0.5329 / Low: 0.5241).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0226

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5573) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+1.00%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5573

2016 Avg (January) 0.5518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5669	0.5514	0.5573
February	0.5660	0.5505	0.5582
March	0.5639	0.5426	0.5522
April	0.5522	0.5403	0.5453
May	0.5509	0.5369	0.5432
June	0.5548	0.5396	0.5464
July	0.5541	0.5411	0.5491
August	0.5619	0.5393	0.5527
September	0.5501	0.5354	0.5415
October	0.5482	0.5357	0.5414
November	0.5404	0.5243	0.5336
December	0.5329	0.5241	0.5287