2017 WST to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3259 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.2909 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3070 GBP

2017 WST to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.3259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.2909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0351 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3158 to the December average rate of 0.2930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3259 was up 0.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3245, 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 1,630 GBP

2016 Average 1,457 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 1,454 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.40 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3209

0.2904

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to GBP 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 0.3115, compared to 0.3025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3115

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0186 GBP (High: 0.3118 / Low: 0.2932). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 GBP (High: 0.2964 / Low: 0.2909).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.3184) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2762), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0422 (+15.29%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.3184

2016 Avg (March) 0.2762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3237	0.3112	0.3158
February	0.3200	0.3108	0.3164
March	0.3259	0.3118	0.3184
April	0.3172	0.2993	0.3084
May	0.3076	0.2974	0.3015
June	0.3159	0.3024	0.3087
July	0.3117	0.3016	0.3079
August	0.3193	0.3076	0.3136
September	0.3118	0.2932	0.3014
October	0.3063	0.2976	0.3015
November	0.3034	0.2915	0.2978
December	0.2964	0.2909	0.2930