2017 WST to MKD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 WST to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the WST to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 23.3767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 20.2138.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1629 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.5654 to the December average rate of 20.4168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 23.3767 was up 0.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 23.3366, 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 MKD 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 22.3119, compared to 20.8744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4375 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.2416 MKD (High: 23.3767 / Low: 22.1351). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4187 MKD (High: 20.6482 / Low: 20.2295).
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 0.7233 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 22.6658) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.7895), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8763 (+4.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.9150 | 22.3246 | 22.5654 |
| February | 23.2349 | 22.3507 | 22.8518 |
| March | 23.3767 | 22.1351 | 22.6658 |
| April | 22.8163 | 21.8798 | 22.4114 |
| May | 22.1661 | 21.3117 | 21.6881 |
| June | 22.0617 | 21.3599 | 21.6886 |
| July | 21.7560 | 20.9641 | 21.3971 |
| August | 21.5831 | 20.6543 | 21.2012 |
| September | 21.1341 | 20.4534 | 20.7385 |
| October | 21.1142 | 20.5759 | 20.8500 |
| November | 21.0471 | 20.2138 | 20.6427 |
| December | 20.6482 | 20.2295 | 20.4168 |