YEARLY HIGH
0.2914 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.2720 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2804 JOD

2017 WST to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.2914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.2720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0194 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2763 to the December average rate of 0.2785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2914 was up 2.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2835, 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 1,457 JOD
2016 Average 1,393 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 1,360 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.97 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2891
0.2751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JOD 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 0.2780, compared to 0.2828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0094 JOD (High: 0.2914 / Low: 0.2820). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 JOD (High: 0.2809 / Low: 0.2761).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2880) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2790), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+3.20%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2880
2016 Avg (August) 0.2790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2811 0.2720 0.2763
February 0.2828 0.2772 0.2797
March 0.2834 0.2747 0.2786
April 0.2798 0.2745 0.2765
May 0.2801 0.2727 0.2765
June 0.2840 0.2777 0.2805
July 0.2880 0.2803 0.2843
August 0.2914 0.2820 0.2880
September 0.2884 0.2819 0.2844
October 0.2847 0.2798 0.2822
November 0.2809 0.2761 0.2791
December 0.2810 0.2757 0.2785