2017 WST to KZT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 WST to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the WST to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 139.1981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 120.0872.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.1109 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.0596 to the December average rate of 131.1129, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 139.1981 was down 5.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 147.3936, 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 KZT 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 124.9473, compared to 132.9920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0447 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 7.9456 KZT (High: 130.0987 / Low: 122.1532). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7519 KZT (High: 132.9216 / Low: 130.1696).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.3588 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 134.1486) against the same month in 2016 (average: 131.2345), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9141 (+2.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 131.7768 | 126.6850 | 129.0596 |
| February | 129.1315 | 122.5073 | 126.3366 |
| March | 125.5688 | 122.1235 | 124.1791 |
| April | 123.3719 | 120.3292 | 121.9858 |
| May | 124.6888 | 120.0872 | 122.2570 |
| June | 130.0987 | 122.1532 | 125.8655 |
| July | 132.7392 | 127.2121 | 130.2037 |
| August | 137.1519 | 131.4827 | 135.2998 |
| September | 138.5825 | 134.6381 | 136.3973 |
| October | 139.1981 | 131.7290 | 134.1486 |
| November | 132.7540 | 128.5152 | 130.7897 |
| December | 132.9216 | 130.1696 | 131.1129 |