2017 WST to SYP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 WST to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the WST to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 211.9033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 82.1177.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 129.7856 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.4498 to the December average rate of 202.2526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 142.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 211.9033 was up 141.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 87.8655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
WST to SYP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 83.9986, compared to 179.3584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 95.3598 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 125.0735 SYP (High: 211.9033 / Low: 86.8298). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6095 SYP (High: 84.5146 / Low: 82.9051).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.1951 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 173.6796) against the same month in 2016 (average: 84.6549), the exchange rate shifted by +89.0247 (+105.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85.0539 | 82.1177 | 83.4498 |
| February | 85.5842 | 83.8727 | 84.6224 |
| March | 85.7986 | 82.9940 | 84.2201 |
| April | 84.5146 | 82.9051 | 83.5257 |
| May | 84.5872 | 82.3745 | 83.5063 |
| June | 85.7438 | 83.8891 | 84.6671 |
| July | 87.2899 | 84.6833 | 85.8831 |
| August | 211.9033 | 86.8298 | 173.6796 |
| September | 209.4404 | 204.8254 | 206.6641 |
| October | 206.8222 | 203.2502 | 204.9330 |
| November | 204.0448 | 200.5784 | 202.7379 |
| December | 204.1309 | 200.2462 | 202.2526 |