YEARLY HIGH
19.5065 DOP
YEARLY LOW
17.7638 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.7115 DOP

2017 WST to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 19.5065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 17.7638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7427 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1368 to the December average rate of 18.9754, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.5065 was up 4.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.5975, 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 97,533 DOP
2016 Average 90,372 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 88,819 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,713.48 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.2688
18.0339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to DOP 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 18.4341, compared to 18.9889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.4341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.7516 DOP (High: 19.5065 / Low: 18.7549). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3699 DOP (High: 19.1728 / Low: 18.8028).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7516
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3699

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1561 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 19.1659) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.1187), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0472 (+5.78%).

2017 Avg (August) 19.1659
2016 Avg (August) 18.1187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.4655 17.7638 18.1368
February 18.6932 18.1994 18.4922
March 18.7949 18.1032 18.5036
April 18.6033 18.1530 18.4053
May 18.6644 18.1491 18.4055
June 18.9415 18.3914 18.6609
July 19.2213 18.6863 18.9230
August 19.5065 18.7549 19.1659
September 19.3649 18.7626 19.0098
October 19.2672 18.6537 18.9615
November 19.1200 18.7280 18.8978
December 19.1728 18.8028 18.9754