YEARLY HIGH
0.0791 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0712 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0746 WST

2017 THB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the THB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.0712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0723 to the December average rate of 0.0780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0791 was up 5.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,768 WST
2016 Average 18,021 WST
Yearly Trough Low 17,799 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,969.06 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0786
0.0718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 0.0735, compared to 0.0757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0030 WST (High: 0.0744 / Low: 0.0714). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 WST (High: 0.0751 / Low: 0.0736).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0780) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0710), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+9.98%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0780
2016 Avg (December) 0.0710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0731 0.0712 0.0723
February 0.0732 0.0715 0.0724
March 0.0744 0.0714 0.0730
April 0.0753 0.0736 0.0744
May 0.0754 0.0736 0.0745
June 0.0751 0.0736 0.0745
July 0.0750 0.0734 0.0741
August 0.0756 0.0731 0.0740
September 0.0758 0.0742 0.0752
October 0.0763 0.0745 0.0756
November 0.0786 0.0762 0.0772
December 0.0791 0.0770 0.0780