2017 WST to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.9156 JMD

YEARLY LOW

48.5622 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.7312 JMD

2017 WST to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 52.9156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 48.5622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3534 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.2267 to the December average rate of 49.1393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 52.9156 was up 2.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 51.7567, 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 264,578 JMD

2016 Average 246,007 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 242,811 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,766.97 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

52.4106

48.8419

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JMD 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 50.6069, compared to 50.8554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.6069

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.8554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 2.3953 JMD (High: 52.5857 / Low: 50.1904). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9364 JMD (High: 50.8291 / Low: 49.8926).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.3953

April Spread (Stable) ±0.9364

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2655 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 52.1132) against the same month in 2016 (average: 50.4321), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6811 (+3.33%).

2017 Avg (September) 52.1132

2016 Avg (September) 50.4321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.1828	49.1530	50.2267
February	51.4414	50.1847	50.8289
March	51.4830	49.4811	50.5722
April	50.8291	49.8926	50.3193
May	51.4181	49.7187	50.4220
June	51.9834	50.6878	51.2726
July	51.9906	50.3078	51.3225
August	52.6519	50.7682	51.8862
September	52.9156	51.4984	52.1132
October	52.5857	50.1904	50.9684
November	50.3229	49.0471	49.7029
December	49.5389	48.5622	49.1393