YEARLY HIGH
11.0953 UAH
YEARLY LOW
10.0743 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5144 UAH

2017 WST to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 11.0953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 10.0743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0210 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6233 to the December average rate of 10.8188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.0953 was up 4.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.6531, 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 55,476 UAH
2016 Average 50,240 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 50,371 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,105.01 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.8724
10.2299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to UAH 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 10.4932, compared to 10.5356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.6883 UAH (High: 10.8808 / Low: 10.1925). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1937 UAH (High: 10.4154 / Low: 10.2217).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6883
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1937

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1827 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1827

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 10.8188) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.3500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4688 (+4.53%).

2017 Avg (December) 10.8188
2016 Avg (December) 10.3500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8808 10.1925 10.6233
February 10.8813 10.5582 10.6928
March 10.8561 10.3334 10.5965
April 10.6629 10.3172 10.4661
May 10.4316 10.1559 10.2834
June 10.4154 10.2217 10.2971
July 10.5337 10.2259 10.3789
August 10.5496 10.0743 10.3992
September 10.6815 10.3283 10.5057
October 10.7872 10.4803 10.6065
November 10.7060 10.3384 10.5047
December 11.0953 10.5902 10.8188