2017 WST to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 WST to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the WST to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 14089.7623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 11546.1282.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2543.6341 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12366.2624 to the December average rate of 13844.3866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14089.7623 was up 16.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 12102.9177, 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 IRR 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 12668.8231, compared to 13463.3987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 794.5756 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1299.7765 IRR (High: 12845.9047 / Low: 11546.1282). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 209.8524 IRR (High: 13750.3864 / Low: 13540.5340).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 96.4608 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 13844.3866) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11844.9529), the exchange rate shifted by +1999.4336 (+16.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12845.9047 | 11546.1282 | 12366.2624 |
| February | 12936.2592 | 12668.4718 | 12791.5619 |
| March | 12957.6004 | 12559.2026 | 12742.2718 |
| April | 12794.4810 | 12550.3545 | 12645.8110 |
| May | 12810.8371 | 12473.7534 | 12643.9894 |
| June | 12988.3819 | 12703.7121 | 12823.0420 |
| July | 13296.0441 | 12856.5772 | 13060.3036 |
| August | 13511.6957 | 13076.1548 | 13346.1275 |
| September | 13517.3894 | 13273.4494 | 13367.8713 |
| October | 13707.2286 | 13262.9630 | 13503.2316 |
| November | 13750.3864 | 13540.5340 | 13658.4714 |
| December | 14089.7623 | 13647.3565 | 13844.3866 |