YEARLY HIGH
2.8176 HRK
YEARLY LOW
2.4421 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6156 HRK

2017 WST to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 2.8176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.4421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3755 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7618 to the December average rate of 2.4979, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8176 was down 1.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8552, 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 14,088 HRK
2016 Average 13,383 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 12,210 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,877.46 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7882
2.4715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to HRK 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 2.6974, compared to 2.5338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1503 HRK (High: 2.8176 / Low: 2.6672). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0640 HRK (High: 2.5736 / Low: 2.5095).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1503
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0640

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0936 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 2.7271) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0544 (+2.04%).

2017 Avg (March) 2.7271
2016 Avg (March) 2.6727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8042 2.7225 2.7618
February 2.8112 2.6969 2.7611
March 2.8176 2.6672 2.7271
April 2.7604 2.6519 2.7106
May 2.6824 2.5742 2.6170
June 2.6578 2.5685 2.6066
July 2.6158 2.5229 2.5735
August 2.5876 2.4742 2.5455
September 2.5716 2.4687 2.5128
October 2.5736 2.5095 2.5424
November 2.5768 2.4802 2.5305
December 2.5282 2.4421 2.4979