2017 WST to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 WST to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the WST to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 186.5545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 158.0800.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.4744 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.4238 to the December average rate of 163.3584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 186.5545 was down 0.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 186.7887, 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 KMF 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 178.3335, compared to 166.7643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.5692 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 14.1902 KMF (High: 172.2702 / Low: 158.0800). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0267 KMF (High: 165.1029 / Low: 162.0762).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.8000 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 180.9725) against the same month in 2016 (average: 174.2679), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7046 (+3.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 183.1923 | 178.9576 | 180.4238 |
| February | 185.6764 | 178.7922 | 182.5911 |
| March | 186.5545 | 177.6617 | 180.9725 |
| April | 181.9981 | 174.8170 | 179.2835 |
| May | 177.1395 | 170.4871 | 173.4835 |
| June | 176.4555 | 170.8544 | 173.2466 |
| July | 173.8761 | 168.6858 | 171.0999 |
| August | 172.2702 | 158.0800 | 168.4163 |
| September | 169.0004 | 163.8265 | 165.8919 |
| October | 168.9349 | 164.6207 | 166.6057 |
| November | 168.2868 | 161.2893 | 165.2135 |
| December | 165.1029 | 162.0762 | 163.3584 |