YEARLY HIGH
45.3436 XPF
YEARLY LOW
39.1701 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.8977 XPF

2017 WST to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 45.3436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 39.1701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1735 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.8777 to the December average rate of 39.5763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 45.3436 was down 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 45.3444, 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 226,718 XPF
2016 Average 212,049 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 195,851 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,867.44 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

44.7469
39.1063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to XPF 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 43.3452, compared to 40.4502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8950 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.3452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.4502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 4.7120 XPF (High: 45.2291 / Low: 40.5171). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8123 XPF (High: 40.0441 / Low: 39.2318).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.7120
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3727 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 44.0192) against the same month in 2016 (average: 42.2479), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7714 (+4.19%).

2017 Avg (March) 44.0192
2016 Avg (March) 42.2479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.5959 43.5231 43.8777
February 45.2291 40.5171 44.2768
March 45.3436 43.2032 44.0192
April 44.2699 42.4950 43.5628
May 43.0749 41.4851 42.1901
June 42.9540 41.5288 42.1445
July 42.3138 40.6410 41.5059
August 41.7681 39.8101 41.0143
September 40.9664 39.6299 40.1920
October 40.9128 39.8732 40.4091
November 40.7758 39.1701 40.0034
December 40.0441 39.2318 39.5763