YEARLY HIGH
0.0993 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0901 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0951 WST

2017 UAH to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UAH to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 0.0993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0942 to the December average rate of 0.0925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0993 was down 11.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 496 WST
2016 Average 498 WST
Yearly Trough Low 451 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.67 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0977
0.0920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.0953, compared to 0.0949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0062 WST (High: 0.0981 / Low: 0.0919). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 WST (High: 0.0978 / Low: 0.0960).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0962) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1010), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-4.79%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0962
2016 Avg (August) 0.1010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0981 0.0919 0.0942
February 0.0947 0.0919 0.0935
March 0.0968 0.0921 0.0944
April 0.0969 0.0938 0.0956
May 0.0985 0.0959 0.0973
June 0.0978 0.0960 0.0971
July 0.0978 0.0949 0.0964
August 0.0993 0.0948 0.0962
September 0.0968 0.0936 0.0952
October 0.0954 0.0927 0.0943
November 0.0967 0.0934 0.0952
December 0.0944 0.0901 0.0925