2017 WST to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5664 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.5240 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5458 SGD

2017 WST to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.5664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.5240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0424 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5574 to the December average rate of 0.5287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5664 was down 0.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5721, 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 2,832 SGD

2016 Average 2,715 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 2,620 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.08 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5614

0.5257

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SGD 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 0.5505, compared to 0.5411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5505

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0224 SGD (High: 0.5616 / Low: 0.5392). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 SGD (High: 0.5327 / Low: 0.5243).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.5584) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0141 (+2.59%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.5584

2016 Avg (February) 0.5443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5654	0.5508	0.5574
February	0.5664	0.5507	0.5584
March	0.5648	0.5426	0.5522
April	0.5518	0.5400	0.5450
May	0.5517	0.5371	0.5433
June	0.5545	0.5403	0.5467
July	0.5537	0.5416	0.5489
August	0.5616	0.5392	0.5528
September	0.5502	0.5361	0.5417
October	0.5479	0.5351	0.5411
November	0.5399	0.5240	0.5338
December	0.5327	0.5243	0.5287