2017 WST to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7657 SDG

YEARLY LOW

2.4549 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6228 SDG

2017 WST to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.7657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 2.4549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3108 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5090 to the December average rate of 2.6431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7657 was up 6.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5982, 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 13,828 SDG

2016 Average 12,122 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 12,275 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,553.93 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7298

2.4890

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SDG 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 2.5802, compared to 2.6654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5802

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1771 SDG (High: 2.6510 / Low: 2.4739). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0491 SDG (High: 2.6315 / Low: 2.5825).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1771

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0491

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.6431) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5575), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0856 (+3.35%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.6431

2016 Avg (December) 2.5575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5514	2.4549	2.5090
February	2.6539	2.5002	2.5450
March	2.6510	2.4739	2.5841
April	2.6315	2.5825	2.6052
May	2.6375	2.5641	2.6010
June	2.6688	2.6027	2.6366
July	2.7150	2.6250	2.6714
August	2.7480	2.6539	2.7098
September	2.7117	2.6548	2.6818
October	2.6932	2.6312	2.6581
November	2.6514	2.5996	2.6284
December	2.7657	2.5975	2.6431