2017 WST to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8711 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.6450 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7429 BOB

2017 WST to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 2.8711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 2.6450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2261 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6978 to the December average rate of 2.7150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8711 was up 3.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.7737, 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 14,356 BOB

2016 Average 13,564 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 13,225 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,130.61 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8409

2.6848

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BOB 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 2.7168, compared to 2.7690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7168

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1228 BOB (High: 2.8711 / Low: 2.7484). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0503 BOB (High: 2.7375 / Low: 2.6872).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1228

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0503

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0497 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.8279) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1031 (+3.79%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.8279

2016 Avg (August) 2.7248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7494	2.6450	2.6978
February	2.7641	2.6899	2.7321
March	2.7680	2.6648	2.7206
April	2.7307	2.6642	2.7033
May	2.7467	2.6692	2.7053
June	2.7781	2.7046	2.7414
July	2.8355	2.7424	2.7843
August	2.8711	2.7484	2.8279
September	2.8485	2.7696	2.8016
October	2.8130	2.7231	2.7519
November	2.7722	2.7118	2.7331
December	2.7375	2.6872	2.7150