2017 WST to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9142 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.8770 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8955 TOP

2017 WST to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.9142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 0.8770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0373 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8974 to the December average rate of 0.8985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9142 was down 0.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9198, 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 4,571 TOP

2016 Average 4,427 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,385 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 186.44 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9037

0.8864

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TOP 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 0.8973, compared to 0.8936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8973

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0266 TOP (High: 0.9126 / Low: 0.8859). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 TOP (High: 0.9051 / Low: 0.8911).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0266

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.9023) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0196 (+2.23%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.9023

2016 Avg (May) 0.8827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9094	0.8865	0.8974
February	0.9052	0.8834	0.8920
March	0.9126	0.8859	0.8984
April	0.9070	0.8864	0.8951
May	0.9142	0.8915	0.9023
June	0.9062	0.8888	0.8986
July	0.9038	0.8834	0.8957
August	0.9015	0.8783	0.8952
September	0.8997	0.8770	0.8878
October	0.9021	0.8809	0.8906
November	0.9052	0.8850	0.8939
December	0.9051	0.8911	0.8985