YEARLY HIGH
0.4041 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.3766 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3891 CHF

2017 WST to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.4041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.3766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0275 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3930 to the December average rate of 0.3874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4041 was down 0.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4068, 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 2,020 CHF
2016 Average 1,937 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,883 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.61 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3968
0.3811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CHF 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 0.3898, compared to 0.3885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0192 CHF (High: 0.3997 / Low: 0.3805). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 CHF (High: 0.3924 / Low: 0.3835).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.3938) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+1.86%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.3938
2016 Avg (March) 0.3866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3992 0.3892 0.3930
February 0.4027 0.3882 0.3955
March 0.4041 0.3857 0.3938
April 0.3962 0.3850 0.3901
May 0.3943 0.3774 0.3840
June 0.3891 0.3766 0.3824
July 0.3933 0.3795 0.3845
August 0.3997 0.3805 0.3920
September 0.3929 0.3774 0.3860
October 0.3969 0.3858 0.3908
November 0.3962 0.3823 0.3903
December 0.3924 0.3835 0.3874