YEARLY HIGH
3.0565 SRD
YEARLY LOW
2.8562 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9602 SRD

2017 WST to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 3.0565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 2.8562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2003 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9116 to the December average rate of 2.9278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.0565 was down 1.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0878, 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 15,283 SRD
2016 Average 12,081 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 14,281 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,001.48 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.0329
2.9006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SRD 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 2.9498, compared to 2.9706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1204 SRD (High: 2.9766 / Low: 2.8562). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0502 SRD (High: 2.9510 / Low: 2.9007).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1204
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0502

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 0.0372 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3.0218) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8304), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1914 (+6.76%).

2017 Avg (August) 3.0218
2016 Avg (August) 2.8304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9766 2.8562 2.9116
February 3.0108 2.9459 2.9753
March 3.0170 2.9211 2.9648
April 2.9767 2.9190 2.9410
May 2.9706 2.8967 2.9364
June 3.0032 2.9460 2.9695
July 3.0319 2.9545 2.9944
August 3.0565 2.9584 3.0218
September 3.0249 2.9585 2.9846
October 2.9887 2.9377 2.9628
November 2.9510 2.9007 2.9321
December 2.9563 2.9000 2.9278