2017 WST to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 WST to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the WST to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 1685.8092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 1412.2660.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 273.5432 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1581.8410 to the December average rate of 1593.8526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1685.8092 was up 3.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 1633.4661, 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 KHR 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 1585.5372, compared to 1622.4532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 36.9160 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 190.5604 KHR (High: 1602.8264 / Low: 1412.2660). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 37.1775 KHR (High: 1614.1986 / Low: 1577.0211).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 27.8910 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1660.4569) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1607.4860), the exchange rate shifted by +52.9709 (+3.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1620.2630 | 1549.2636 | 1581.8410 |
| February | 1630.4162 | 1572.7263 | 1596.7593 |
| March | 1633.1027 | 1523.9884 | 1575.6422 |
| April | 1602.8264 | 1412.2660 | 1566.1340 |
| May | 1608.7998 | 1555.2970 | 1582.1185 |
| June | 1634.0902 | 1584.4082 | 1610.7283 |
| July | 1660.4074 | 1608.4445 | 1636.2430 |
| August | 1685.8092 | 1608.5622 | 1660.4569 |
| September | 1660.6119 | 1616.4041 | 1632.5659 |
| October | 1638.5380 | 1596.4846 | 1615.6329 |
| November | 1617.8620 | 1573.4790 | 1595.9678 |
| December | 1614.1986 | 1577.0211 | 1593.8526 |