2017 WST to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.0027 BTN

YEARLY LOW

23.9629 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.7275 BTN

2017 WST to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 27.0027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 23.9629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0397 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.5475 to the December average rate of 25.2318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.0027 was down 0.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.1010, 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 135,013 BTN

2016 Average 132,081 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 119,815 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,198.68 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

26.6925

24.9515

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BTN 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 25.7740, compared to 25.6811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.7740

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.6811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.3926 BTN (High: 26.3556 / Low: 23.9629). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4990 BTN (High: 25.4001 / Low: 24.9012).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.3926

December Spread (Stable) ±0.4990

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7548 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 26.5475) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.9276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6199 (+2.39%).

2017 Avg (January) 26.5475

2016 Avg (January) 25.9276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.0027	26.1436	26.5475
February	26.8525	26.2419	26.4750
March	26.6891	25.3764	25.9124
April	25.6165	24.8595	25.1576
May	25.4931	24.6641	25.0966
June	25.8080	25.2113	25.4549
July	26.1211	25.4500	25.8214
August	26.3556	23.9629	25.7642
September	26.3506	25.5461	25.8392
October	26.2882	25.6416	25.9033
November	25.8512	25.1472	25.5265
December	25.4001	24.9012	25.2318