2017 WST to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

673.4775 CDF

YEARLY LOW

443.8875 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

576.5122 CDF

2017 WST to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 673.4775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 443.8875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 229.5900 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 473.4270 to the December average rate of 619.6901, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 673.4775 was up 42.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 472.4379, 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 3,367,388 CDF

2016 Average 1,903,910 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 2,219,438 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,147,950.00 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

664.3764

456.0679

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CDF 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 526.7227, compared to 626.3018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 99.5791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 526.7227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 626.3018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 67.4362 CDF (High: 655.8578 / Low: 588.4216). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.9860 CDF (High: 635.5934 / Low: 621.6074).

July Spread (Volatile) ±67.4362

September Spread (Stable) ±13.9860

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 21.0415 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.0415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 647.0173) against the same month in 2016 (average: 384.7040), the exchange rate shifted by +262.3133 (+68.19%).

2017 Avg (August) 647.0173

2016 Avg (August) 384.7040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	495.5145	443.8875	473.4270
February	518.8436	489.0518	502.4880
March	534.1494	512.0898	522.5571
April	549.2332	526.1866	536.6711
May	563.8783	541.3822	550.9190
June	597.1931	559.2161	574.2740
July	655.8578	588.4216	622.8468
August	673.4775	612.0458	647.0173
September	635.5934	621.6074	625.9758
October	632.4870	617.6567	623.7358
November	623.9515	608.6879	618.5447
December	630.4685	609.3393	619.6901