YEARLY HIGH
5489.8295 IDR
YEARLY LOW
5116.0407 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5289.2679 IDR

2017 WST to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 5489.8295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 5116.0407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 373.7887 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5211.8377 to the December average rate of 5321.9992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5489.8295 was up 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 5489.7138, 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 27,449,147 IDR
2016 Average 26,155,594 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 25,580,204 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,868,943.73 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5443.7647
5161.9296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to IDR 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 5224.7698, compared to 5353.7659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 128.9961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5224.7698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5353.7659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 184.6222 IDR (High: 5489.8295 / Low: 5305.2073). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 98.3663 IDR (High: 5360.0828 / Low: 5261.7165).

August Spread (Volatile) ±184.6222
November Spread (Stable) ±98.3663

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 81.7979 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -81.7979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 5420.2785) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5182.1952), the exchange rate shifted by +238.0833 (+4.59%).

2017 Avg (August) 5420.2785
2016 Avg (August) 5182.1952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5299.4543 5126.1137 5211.8377
February 5327.9117 5220.2857 5264.2617
March 5338.1396 5169.2425 5243.2898
April 5253.6176 5131.0800 5185.4159
May 5257.3116 5116.0407 5189.0964
June 5330.1861 5208.1386 5254.7175
July 5409.6712 5259.9853 5342.4400
August 5489.8295 5305.2073 5420.2785
September 5426.0292 5270.2785 5338.4806
October 5437.0858 5331.7648 5379.3129
November 5360.0828 5261.7165 5320.0843
December 5373.9768 5273.1886 5321.9992