2017 WST to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.7414 LRD

YEARLY LOW

35.1769 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.3083 LRD

2017 WST to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 49.7414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 35.1769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.5645 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.5150 to the December average rate of 49.2862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 49.7414 was up 33.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 37.3989, 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 248,707 LRD

2016 Average 175,671 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 175,884 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,822.74 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

50.5633

35.2378

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LRD 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 36.8546, compared to 45.7620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.9074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.8546

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.7620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 10.6364 LRD (High: 47.2594 / Low: 36.6231). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8270 LRD (High: 47.3735 / Low: 46.5466).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10.6364

October Spread (Stable) ±0.8270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2740 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 49.2862) against the same month in 2016 (average: 36.2138), the exchange rate shifted by +13.0724 (+36.10%).

2017 Avg (December) 49.2862

2016 Avg (December) 36.2138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.4965	35.1769	36.5150
February	37.7314	36.7817	37.1966
March	37.5947	36.3961	36.9225
April	37.2599	36.3692	36.7188
May	37.2919	36.1232	36.6744
June	37.6013	36.6835	37.1003
July	38.0932	36.0100	37.1425
August	47.2594	36.6231	45.6441
September	47.5405	46.0511	46.9102
October	47.3735	46.5466	47.0921
November	49.5087	46.9051	48.4971
December	49.7414	48.8007	49.2862