YEARLY HIGH
0.0262 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0217 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0238 WST

2017 ISK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 0.0262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.0217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0225 to the December average rate of 0.0243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0262 was up 14.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 131 WST
2016 Average 106 WST
Yearly Trough Low 108 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.71 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0254
0.0222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0236, compared to 0.0239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0023 WST (High: 0.0262 / Low: 0.0239). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0242 / Low: 0.0234).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.0251) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+22.11%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.0251
2016 Avg (June) 0.0206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0229 0.0217 0.0225
February 0.0237 0.0220 0.0227
March 0.0240 0.0225 0.0233
April 0.0243 0.0225 0.0233
May 0.0258 0.0240 0.0250
June 0.0262 0.0239 0.0251
July 0.0248 0.0232 0.0240
August 0.0239 0.0224 0.0233
September 0.0238 0.0229 0.0234
October 0.0242 0.0234 0.0238
November 0.0248 0.0238 0.0244
December 0.0247 0.0238 0.0243