2017 WST to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1303.1375 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1156.0896 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1234.3274 MGA

2017 WST to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1303.1375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 1156.0896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 147.0479 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1279.4207 to the December average rate of 1267.0950, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1303.1375 was down 2.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 1329.9193, 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 6,515,688 MGA

2016 Average 6,247,423 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 5,780,448 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 735,239.49 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1288.8828

1175.3381

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MGA 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 1246.6674, compared to 1221.9873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.6801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1246.6674

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1221.9873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 94.7200 MGA (High: 1302.0091 / Low: 1207.2890). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.1097 MGA (High: 1268.5078 / Low: 1237.3982).

March Spread (Volatile) ±94.7200

November Spread (Stable) ±31.1097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 52.5819 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -52.5819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1279.4207) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1237.7846), the exchange rate shifted by +41.6361 (+3.36%).

2017 Avg (January) 1279.4207

2016 Avg (January) 1237.7846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1303.1375	1251.5247	1279.4207
February	1270.5566	1212.9896	1244.3238
March	1302.0091	1207.2890	1252.1388
April	1293.1191	1229.2472	1247.7200
May	1253.5044	1187.4541	1219.0191
June	1269.8413	1195.5551	1237.3820
July	1233.1614	1156.0896	1184.8001
August	1227.8590	1165.9421	1204.4924
September	1220.5061	1181.6854	1199.2163
October	1257.4976	1204.8873	1224.9936
November	1268.5078	1237.3982	1251.3264
December	1287.0756	1245.1985	1267.0950