YEARLY HIGH
0.2966 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2750 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2852 XDR

2017 WST to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.2966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.2750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2885 to the December average rate of 0.2774, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2966 was up 0.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2959, 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 1,483 XDR
2016 Average 1,415 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,375 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.02 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2927
0.2760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to XDR 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 0.2875, compared to 0.2828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0111 XDR (High: 0.2966 / Low: 0.2855). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 XDR (High: 0.2797 / Low: 0.2750).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2901) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2821), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+2.83%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2901
2016 Avg (March) 0.2821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2931 0.2856 0.2885
February 0.2953 0.2879 0.2913
March 0.2966 0.2855 0.2901
April 0.2906 0.2824 0.2863
May 0.2863 0.2804 0.2833
June 0.2895 0.2828 0.2856
July 0.2892 0.2841 0.2871
August 0.2920 0.2818 0.2879
September 0.2868 0.2794 0.2824
October 0.2850 0.2797 0.2824
November 0.2828 0.2752 0.2796
December 0.2797 0.2750 0.2774