YEARLY HIGH
1.1106 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.0374 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0685 XCD

2017 WST to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 1.1106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.0374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0732 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0537 to the December average rate of 1.0614, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1106 was up 2.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0818, 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 5,553 XCD
2016 Average 5,311 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 5,187 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 365.97 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1024
1.0483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to XCD 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 1.0594, compared to 1.0776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0357 XCD (High: 1.1106 / Low: 1.0749). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 XCD (High: 1.0708 / Low: 1.0525).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0357
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

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 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.0979) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0631), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0348 (+3.27%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.0979
2016 Avg (August) 1.0631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0724 1.0374 1.0537
February 1.0791 1.0575 1.0669
March 1.0809 1.0465 1.0619
April 1.0656 1.0453 1.0533
May 1.0665 1.0386 1.0528
June 1.0811 1.0577 1.0675
July 1.0987 1.0677 1.0825
August 1.1106 1.0749 1.0979
September 1.0991 1.0750 1.0844
October 1.0854 1.0666 1.0754
November 1.0708 1.0525 1.0639
December 1.0713 1.0509 1.0614