YEARLY HIGH
85.5661 GYD
YEARLY LOW
79.1730 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
81.9933 GYD

2017 WST to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 85.5661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 79.1730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3931 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.8764 to the December average rate of 81.2512, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 85.5661 was up 3.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 82.4518, 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 427,831 GYD
2016 Average 404,826 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 395,865 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,965.46 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

84.5562
80.3059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to GYD 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 81.3098, compared to 82.6768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.3098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.6768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 3.3219 GYD (High: 83.0092 / Low: 79.6873). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6951 GYD (High: 81.8309 / Low: 80.1358).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3219
April Spread (Stable) ±1.6951

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8896 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 84.2020) against the same month in 2016 (average: 81.0287), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1733 (+3.92%).

2017 Avg (August) 84.2020
2016 Avg (August) 81.0287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.5708 79.3375 80.8764
February 82.9630 80.2728 81.8311
March 83.0092 79.6873 81.5507
April 81.8309 80.1358 80.9261
May 82.0295 79.1730 80.6601
June 83.1292 80.9343 82.0141
July 84.4676 81.6872 82.9916
August 85.5661 82.5141 84.2020
September 84.3858 81.9952 83.4075
October 83.6857 81.6173 82.5490
November 82.8298 80.3357 81.6594
December 81.8502 80.0326 81.2512