2017 WST to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 WST to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the WST to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 73.5299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 68.5120.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0179 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.6808 to the December average rate of 70.2049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 73.5299 was up 3.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 71.1039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
WST to DJF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 70.1002, compared to 71.2693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1691 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.5031 DJF (High: 71.0151 / Low: 68.5120). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2073 DJF (High: 70.9099 / Low: 69.7026).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.7946 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 72.5208) against the same month in 2016 (average: 69.8606), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6602 (+3.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71.0151 | 68.5120 | 69.6808 |
| February | 71.4402 | 69.9517 | 70.6321 |
| March | 71.5779 | 69.2996 | 70.2981 |
| April | 70.4882 | 69.1341 | 69.6891 |
| May | 70.6001 | 68.7022 | 69.6751 |
| June | 71.5134 | 69.9769 | 70.6260 |
| July | 72.5934 | 70.7090 | 71.5840 |
| August | 73.5299 | 71.1827 | 72.5208 |
| September | 72.7023 | 71.1144 | 71.7263 |
| October | 71.8751 | 70.5549 | 71.1671 |
| November | 70.9099 | 69.7026 | 70.4127 |
| December | 70.8626 | 69.5148 | 70.2049 |