YEARLY HIGH
0.0104 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0097 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0101 WST

2017 YER to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.0097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0103 to the December average rate of 0.0102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0104 was down 16.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52 WST
2016 Average 53 WST
Yearly Trough Low 49 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.44 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0103
0.0098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to WST 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 0.0102, compared to 0.0100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0104 / Low: 0.0100). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0101).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0103) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0121), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-15.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0103
2016 Avg (January) 0.0121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0104 0.0101 0.0103
February 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
March 0.0104 0.0100 0.0102
April 0.0103 0.0101 0.0103
May 0.0104 0.0101 0.0103
June 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
July 0.0101 0.0098 0.0100
August 0.0100 0.0097 0.0098
September 0.0100 0.0098 0.0100
October 0.0101 0.0099 0.0100
November 0.0103 0.0101 0.0101
December 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102