YEARLY HIGH
0.4095 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3549 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3829 WST

2017 HRK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HRK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.4095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.3549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0546 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3621 to the December average rate of 0.4004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4095 was up 3.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,047 WST
2016 Average 1,869 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,775 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 272.86 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4042
0.3583
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK 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 0.3710, compared to 0.3947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0200 WST (High: 0.3749 / Low: 0.3549). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 WST (High: 0.3985 / Low: 0.3886).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.4004) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3550), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0453 (+12.76%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.4004
2016 Avg (December) 0.3550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3673 0.3566 0.3621
February 0.3708 0.3557 0.3622
March 0.3749 0.3549 0.3668
April 0.3771 0.3623 0.3690
May 0.3885 0.3728 0.3822
June 0.3893 0.3762 0.3837
July 0.3964 0.3823 0.3886
August 0.4042 0.3865 0.3929
September 0.4051 0.3889 0.3980
October 0.3985 0.3886 0.3934
November 0.4032 0.3881 0.3952
December 0.4095 0.3955 0.4004