2017 WST to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 WST to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the WST to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 102.8587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 96.0651.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7936 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.5344 to the December average rate of 98.2982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 102.8587 was up 2.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 100.0955, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
WST to YER Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 98.0609, compared to 99.7981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7371 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 3.5632 YER (High: 100.0012 / Low: 96.4380). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6723 YER (High: 99.1580 / Low: 97.4857).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.2072 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 101.6494) against the same month in 2016 (average: 98.4730), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1765 (+3.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 99.2199 | 96.0651 | 97.5344 |
| February | 99.8517 | 97.8725 | 98.7267 |
| March | 100.0012 | 96.4380 | 98.1955 |
| April | 98.6849 | 96.7820 | 97.5415 |
| May | 98.7648 | 96.1893 | 97.5063 |
| June | 100.1376 | 97.9211 | 98.8613 |
| July | 101.7613 | 98.8933 | 100.2558 |
| August | 102.8587 | 99.5632 | 101.6494 |
| September | 101.8690 | 99.5588 | 100.4423 |
| October | 100.5393 | 98.7980 | 99.6137 |
| November | 99.1580 | 97.4857 | 98.5291 |
| December | 99.2289 | 97.2903 | 98.2982 |