2017 WST to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 WST to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the WST to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 27.0106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 24.6127.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3979 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.5447 to the December average rate of 25.2198, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.0106 was down 0.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.0910, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
WST to INR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.7631, compared to 25.7162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0470 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.4135 INR (High: 26.7429 / Low: 25.3294). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4704 INR (High: 25.3837 / Low: 24.9132).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7306 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 26.5447) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.9342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6105 (+2.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0106 | 26.1417 | 26.5447 |
| February | 26.8922 | 26.1870 | 26.4362 |
| March | 26.7429 | 25.3294 | 25.8847 |
| April | 25.6594 | 24.8822 | 25.1542 |
| May | 25.4918 | 24.6127 | 25.0985 |
| June | 25.8860 | 25.1509 | 25.4605 |
| July | 26.1475 | 25.3971 | 25.8097 |
| August | 26.4095 | 25.4573 | 25.9899 |
| September | 26.4381 | 25.5411 | 25.8521 |
| October | 26.3371 | 25.5817 | 25.8905 |
| November | 25.9009 | 25.1554 | 25.5350 |
| December | 25.3837 | 24.9132 | 25.2198 |