YEARLY HIGH
186.5545 KMF
YEARLY LOW
158.0800 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
172.5489 KMF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 932,772 KMF
2016 Average 872,321 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 790,400 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,372.14 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

184.5144
161.4351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 178.3335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 166.7643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±14.1902
December Spread (Stable) ±3.0267

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (March) 180.9725
2016 Avg (March) 174.2679

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