YEARLY HIGH
0.8296 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.7671 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7951 BZD

2017 WST to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.8296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.7671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0625 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7836 to the December average rate of 0.7896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8296 was up 3.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8029, 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 4,148 BZD
2016 Average 3,931 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 3,836 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.32 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8215
0.7792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BZD 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 0.7877, compared to 0.8025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0303 BZD (High: 0.7974 / Low: 0.7671). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 BZD (High: 0.7963 / Low: 0.7816).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.8180) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7872), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0308 (+3.92%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.8180
2016 Avg (August) 0.7872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7974 0.7671 0.7836
February 0.8031 0.7824 0.7935
March 0.8028 0.7729 0.7891
April 0.7921 0.7772 0.7841
May 0.7944 0.7719 0.7827
June 0.8035 0.7823 0.7933
July 0.8195 0.7925 0.8055
August 0.8296 0.7997 0.8180
September 0.8188 0.8015 0.8096
October 0.8141 0.7934 0.8014
November 0.7982 0.7826 0.7912
December 0.7963 0.7816 0.7896