YEARLY HIGH
102.8587 YER
YEARLY LOW
96.0651 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
98.9295 YER

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 514,293 YER
2016 Average 473,103 YER
Yearly Trough Low 480,326 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,967.88 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

102.0637
97.0920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.0609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.7981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.5632
November Spread (Stable) ±1.6723

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 1.2072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (August) 101.6494
2016 Avg (August) 98.4730

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