YEARLY HIGH
1.5608 TRY
YEARLY LOW
1.3600 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4413 TRY

2017 WST to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 1.5608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.3600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2008 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4594 to the December average rate of 1.5075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5608 was up 11.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3967, 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 7,804 TRY
2016 Average 5,947 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 6,800 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,003.86 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5467
1.3754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TRY 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 1.4250, compared to 1.4577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1567 TRY (High: 1.5187 / Low: 1.3620). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0420 TRY (High: 1.4146 / Low: 1.3726).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1567
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0420

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0326 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.5324) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2289 (+17.56%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.5324
2016 Avg (November) 1.3035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5187 1.3620 1.4594
February 1.4941 1.4033 1.4457
March 1.4831 1.4055 1.4430
April 1.4635 1.3759 1.4223
May 1.4177 1.3600 1.3896
June 1.4146 1.3726 1.3900
July 1.4492 1.3938 1.4242
August 1.4559 1.3672 1.4247
September 1.4382 1.3638 1.3927
October 1.5189 1.4312 1.4643
November 1.5608 1.5051 1.5324
December 1.5432 1.4889 1.5075