2017 WST to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.6440 JPY

YEARLY LOW

41.9898 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.3319 JPY

2017 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 45.6440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 41.9898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6542 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.8447 to the December average rate of 44.3534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 45.6440 was down 3.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 47.3959, 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 228,220 JPY

2016 Average 213,811 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 209,949 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,271.12 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

45.1713

42.7229

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JPY 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 44.0466, compared to 44.6172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.0466

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.6172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 2.4187 JPY (High: 45.5215 / Low: 43.1028). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0764 JPY (High: 45.4294 / Low: 44.3530).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.4187

October Spread (Stable) ±1.0764

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4669 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 44.3939) against the same month in 2016 (average: 44.5086), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1147 (-0.26%).

2017 Avg (March) 44.3939

2016 Avg (March) 44.5086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	45.5891	44.0130	44.8447
February	45.2107	43.9699	44.6039
March	45.6440	43.4061	44.3939
April	43.6977	41.9898	42.9270
May	44.6773	43.0513	43.7041
June	44.9459	43.0006	43.8058
July	45.5466	44.2117	44.9673
August	45.4465	43.5063	44.5942
September	45.5215	43.1028	44.4341
October	45.4294	44.3530	44.9393
November	45.1715	43.3325	44.4152
December	44.8760	43.7787	44.3534