2017 WST to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

150.2229 MRO

YEARLY LOW

136.9410 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

142.3006 MRO

2017 WST to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 150.2229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 136.9410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2818 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.8253 to the December average rate of 139.5472, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 150.2229 was up 4.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 143.7645, 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 751,114 MRO

2016 Average 690,234 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 684,705 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,409.22 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

148.4795

138.7352

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MRO 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 140.9354, compared to 143.6658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.9354

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.6658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 7.1883 MRO (High: 147.3871 / Low: 140.1988). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7227 MRO (High: 140.8047 / Low: 138.0820).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.1883

December Spread (Stable) ±2.7227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.9878 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 147.6675) against the same month in 2016 (average: 139.9766), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6909 (+5.49%).

2017 Avg (August) 147.6675

2016 Avg (August) 139.9766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	142.2992	136.9410	139.8253
February	143.5740	139.7508	141.7343
March	143.4504	138.3031	141.1566
April	141.8307	138.2667	140.3612
May	142.5581	138.3592	140.2256
June	144.1046	140.2984	142.3096
July	147.6855	142.4435	144.7837
August	150.2229	144.5769	147.6675
September	148.2272	145.0505	146.6081
October	147.3871	140.1988	143.6880
November	141.0551	138.3148	139.7002
December	140.8047	138.0820	139.5472