2017 WST to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5381 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.4859 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5130 CAD

2017 WST to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.5381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.4859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0522 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5152 to the December average rate of 0.5010, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5381 was down 6.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5732, 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 2,690 CAD

2016 Average 2,605 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 2,429 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.12 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5333

0.4897

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CAD 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 0.5229, compared to 0.5031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5229

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0276 CAD (High: 0.5241 / Low: 0.4965). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 CAD (High: 0.5083 / Low: 0.4953).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0276

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.5297) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5074), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0223 (+4.39%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.5297

2016 Avg (May) 0.5074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5284	0.5073	0.5152
February	0.5269	0.5097	0.5173
March	0.5341	0.5159	0.5259
April	0.5346	0.5152	0.5238
May	0.5381	0.5238	0.5297
June	0.5339	0.5133	0.5257
July	0.5206	0.4986	0.5086
August	0.5241	0.4965	0.5121
September	0.5031	0.4859	0.4934
October	0.5110	0.4936	0.5013
November	0.5085	0.4951	0.5022
December	0.5083	0.4953	0.5010