2017 WST to TWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.5408 TWD

YEARLY LOW

11.5499 TWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.0296 TWD

2017 WST to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 12.5408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 11.5499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9908 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3685 to the December average rate of 11.7637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.5408 was down 5.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.2202, 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 62,704 TWD

2016 Average 63,412 TWD

Yearly Trough Low 57,750 TWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,954.22 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.4315

11.6751

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TWD 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 12.0222, compared to 12.0371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0222

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4688 TWD (High: 12.4538 / Low: 11.9850). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2114 TWD (High: 11.8719 / Low: 11.6605).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4688

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2114

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 12.3685) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.8870), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5185 (-4.02%).

2017 Avg (January) 12.3685

2016 Avg (January) 12.8870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5408	12.2231	12.3685
February	12.3963	12.0495	12.1867
March	12.3071	11.8517	12.0460
April	12.0149	11.6985	11.8408
May	11.8765	11.5499	11.7381
June	12.1733	11.7831	11.9532
July	12.3386	12.0035	12.1862
August	12.4538	11.9850	12.2900
September	12.2280	11.9814	12.0911
October	12.2305	11.9184	12.0428
November	11.9633	11.6859	11.8485
December	11.8719	11.6605	11.7637