YEARLY HIGH
116.8726 HUF
YEARLY LOW
101.5035 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
108.3913 HUF

2017 WST to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 116.8726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 101.5035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.3691 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.2911 to the December average rate of 103.7965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 116.8726 was down 1.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 118.5803, 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 584,363 HUF
2016 Average 553,390 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 507,518 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,845.39 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

115.5398
102.7290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to HUF 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 112.0830, compared to 104.6996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.3834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 112.0830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.6996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 5.5263 HUF (High: 116.8726 / Low: 111.3463). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2638 HUF (High: 105.4177 / Low: 102.1539).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.5263
December Spread (Stable) ±3.2638

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 4.3138 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 113.8567) against the same month in 2016 (average: 110.0450), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8117 (+3.46%).

2017 Avg (March) 113.8567
2016 Avg (March) 110.0450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 115.0814 111.7229 113.2911
February 116.2643 112.4580 114.4723
March 116.8726 111.3463 113.8567
April 114.8711 111.1657 113.3782
May 112.3049 106.8147 109.0645
June 110.7706 106.6661 108.4350
July 109.0393 103.7411 106.4483
August 106.7491 101.5035 104.5935
September 106.8689 101.8069 103.8833
October 106.9181 103.3043 104.9610
November 106.5949 102.0582 104.5148
December 105.4177 102.1539 103.7965