YEARLY HIGH
46.1775 ISK
YEARLY LOW
38.1704 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.1611 ISK

2017 WST to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 46.1775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 38.1704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0071 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.5511 to the December average rate of 41.1584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 46.1775 was down 9.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 51.0817, 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 230,887 ISK
2016 Average 237,361 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 190,852 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,035.25 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

45.0201
39.3921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ISK 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 42.3941, compared to 41.9281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.3941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.9281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 3.7309 ISK (High: 41.9014 / Low: 38.1704). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3760 ISK (High: 42.7736 / Low: 41.3976).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.7309
October Spread (Stable) ±1.3760

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.9651 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 44.5511) against the same month in 2016 (average: 50.0919), the exchange rate shifted by -5.5408 (-11.06%).

2017 Avg (January) 44.5511
2016 Avg (January) 50.0919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.1775 43.6377 44.5511
February 45.3928 42.2291 43.9973
March 44.3676 41.7169 42.9122
April 44.4950 41.0969 43.0041
May 41.7296 38.7956 40.0390
June 41.9014 38.1704 39.8611
July 43.0892 40.3184 41.7613
August 44.7093 41.8020 43.0036
September 43.7036 42.0552 42.6789
October 42.7736 41.3976 41.9740
November 42.0346 40.2792 40.9921
December 42.0094 40.5596 41.1584