YEARLY HIGH
0.7278 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6146 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6716 WST

2017 PLN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.7278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.6146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1132 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6246 to the December average rate of 0.7178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7278 was up 7.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6794, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,555 WST
2016 Average 12,907 WST
Yearly Trough Low 12,292 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,263.69 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7271
0.6153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 0.6476, compared to 0.6956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0376 WST (High: 0.7035 / Low: 0.6659). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 WST (High: 0.7278 / Low: 0.7075).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.7178) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1143 (+18.94%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.7178
2016 Avg (December) 0.6035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6349 0.6146 0.6246
February 0.6405 0.6158 0.6256
March 0.6525 0.6153 0.6350
April 0.6665 0.6376 0.6488
May 0.6890 0.6590 0.6760
June 0.6891 0.6571 0.6754
July 0.6903 0.6678 0.6798
August 0.7035 0.6659 0.6822
September 0.7098 0.6759 0.6953
October 0.7037 0.6777 0.6925
November 0.7237 0.6903 0.7058
December 0.7278 0.7075 0.7178