2017 WST to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3293 BRL

YEARLY LOW

1.1951 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2620 BRL

2017 WST to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 1.3293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 1.1951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1342 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2464 to the December average rate of 1.2950, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3293 was down 16.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5905, 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 6,646 BRL

2016 Average 6,852 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 5,975 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 670.95 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3096

1.2167

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BRL 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 1.2458, compared to 1.2782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2458

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1234 BRL (High: 1.3185 / Low: 1.1951). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0410 BRL (High: 1.3125 / Low: 1.2715).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1234

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0410

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0246 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 1.3018) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3516), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0497 (-3.68%).

2017 Avg (June) 1.3018

2016 Avg (June) 1.3516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2687	1.2272	1.2464
February	1.2460	1.2016	1.2260
March	1.2525	1.2052	1.2273
April	1.2459	1.2023	1.2244
May	1.3185	1.1951	1.2489
June	1.3293	1.2714	1.3018
July	1.3249	1.2531	1.2824
August	1.3103	1.2563	1.2811
September	1.2836	1.2339	1.2565
October	1.3083	1.2464	1.2693
November	1.3118	1.2549	1.2848
December	1.3125	1.2715	1.2950