YEARLY HIGH
45.8267 DZD
YEARLY LOW
41.9181 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.8452 DZD

2017 WST to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 45.8267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 41.9181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9086 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.8789 to the December average rate of 45.2115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 45.8267 was up 3.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 44.1715, 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 229,133 DZD
2016 Average 215,100 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 209,590 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,542.95 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

45.7003
42.1238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to DZD 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 42.9118, compared to 44.7786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.9118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.7786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.6964 DZD (High: 44.0877 / Low: 42.3913). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7791 DZD (High: 45.6079 / Low: 44.8287).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6964
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7791

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4296 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 45.4022) against the same month in 2016 (average: 43.4653), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9369 (+4.46%).

2017 Avg (October) 45.4022
2016 Avg (October) 43.4653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.6254 42.3691 42.8789
February 43.9605 42.8585 43.3832
March 44.0877 42.3913 43.1336
April 43.4030 42.3242 42.8514
May 42.8470 41.9181 42.4219
June 43.4286 42.3625 42.8018
July 44.2162 42.6666 43.5085
August 45.1395 43.5855 44.5135
September 45.7775 44.2598 44.7923
October 45.8267 44.8826 45.4022
November 45.7274 44.7073 45.2435
December 45.6079 44.8287 45.2115