2017 WST to HNL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.6245 HNL

YEARLY LOW

8.8054 HNL

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.2788 HNL

2017 WST to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 9.6245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 8.8054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8191 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1043 to the December average rate of 9.2829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.6245 was up 3.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.2876, 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 48,123 HNL

2016 Average 44,762 HNL

Yearly Trough Low 44,027 HNL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,095.52 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.5208

9.0665

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to HNL 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 9.1929, compared to 9.3647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1929

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.5455 HNL (High: 9.3509 / Low: 8.8054). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1544 HNL (High: 9.3654 / Low: 9.2110).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5455

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1544

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0948 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 9.4829) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.0025), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4804 (+5.34%).

2017 Avg (August) 9.4829

2016 Avg (August) 9.0025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.3509	8.8054	9.1043
February	9.4308	9.1867	9.2958
March	9.4170	9.0177	9.2308
April	9.2347	9.0419	9.1360
May	9.2594	9.0165	9.1369
June	9.3796	9.1412	9.2536
July	9.5335	9.2202	9.3728
August	9.6245	9.2217	9.4829
September	9.5525	9.3060	9.4037
October	9.4417	9.2236	9.3508
November	9.3654	9.2110	9.2949
December	9.3663	9.1915	9.2829