YEARLY HIGH
0.3796 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3282 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3505 EUR

2017 WST to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.3796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.3282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0514 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3667 to the December average rate of 0.3316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3796 was down 0.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3805, 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 1,898 EUR
2016 Average 1,777 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,641 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256.77 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3749
0.3277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to EUR 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 0.3621, compared to 0.3389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0201 EUR (High: 0.3796 / Low: 0.3595). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 EUR (High: 0.3356 / Low: 0.3288).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.3674) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+3.92%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.3674
2016 Avg (March) 0.3535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3721 0.3626 0.3667
February 0.3775 0.3627 0.3710
March 0.3796 0.3595 0.3674
April 0.3710 0.3550 0.3637
May 0.3600 0.3461 0.3522
June 0.3583 0.3465 0.3517
July 0.3530 0.3406 0.3472
August 0.3500 0.3336 0.3437
September 0.3433 0.3321 0.3368
October 0.3428 0.3341 0.3386
November 0.3417 0.3282 0.3352
December 0.3356 0.3288 0.3316