2017 WST to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

238.2143 CRC

YEARLY LOW

210.3778 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

223.7402 CRC

2017 WST to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 238.2143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 210.3778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.8365 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.9135 to the December average rate of 222.2748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 238.2143 was up 7.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 221.6614, 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 1,191,071 CRC

2016 Average 1,068,745 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,051,889 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 139,182.58 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

235.9411

213.0019

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CRC 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 219.5230, compared to 227.9575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 219.5230

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 227.9575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 17.8981 CRC (High: 233.6053 / Low: 215.7072). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2371 CRC (High: 224.1080 / Low: 219.8709).

May Spread (Volatile) ±17.8981

December Spread (Stable) ±4.2371

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.0458 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 234.0295) against the same month in 2016 (average: 216.2746), the exchange rate shifted by +17.7549 (+8.21%).

2017 Avg (August) 234.0295

2016 Avg (August) 216.2746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	218.7285	210.3778	214.9135
February	222.6292	216.6045	219.6544
March	222.8854	214.6510	219.1585
April	219.9175	215.5042	217.3927
May	233.6053	215.7072	221.6299
June	227.8902	221.3265	224.3890
July	233.2816	224.4615	228.8289
August	238.2143	229.3232	234.0295
September	234.1728	227.6129	231.4946
October	231.3104	225.1508	227.4488
November	226.2080	220.1774	223.6684
December	224.1080	219.8709	222.2748