2017 WST to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5814 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.5322 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5563 NZD

2017 WST to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.5814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.5322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0492 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5475 to the December average rate of 0.5637, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5814 was down 4.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6098, 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 2,907 NZD

2016 Average 2,823 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 2,661 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.83 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5745

0.5407

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to NZD 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 0.5537, compared to 0.5589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5537

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0289 NZD (High: 0.5814 / Low: 0.5524). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 NZD (High: 0.5810 / Low: 0.5647).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0289

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.5649) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5515), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+2.43%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.5649

2016 Avg (October) 0.5515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5580	0.5385	0.5475
February	0.5564	0.5349	0.5469
March	0.5726	0.5529	0.5611
April	0.5688	0.5491	0.5589
May	0.5720	0.5529	0.5609
June	0.5594	0.5398	0.5467
July	0.5530	0.5322	0.5436
August	0.5680	0.5460	0.5560
September	0.5622	0.5447	0.5535
October	0.5814	0.5524	0.5649
November	0.5810	0.5647	0.5717
December	0.5744	0.5557	0.5637