YEARLY HIGH
562.1574 MMK
YEARLY LOW
518.8072 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
538.1928 MMK

2017 WST to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 562.1574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 518.8072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.3502 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 529.0993 to the December average rate of 533.4566, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 562.1574 was up 2.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 546.5462, 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 2,810,787 MMK
2016 Average 2,429,173 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,594,036 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216,750.86 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

554.7764
526.7650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MMK 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 534.2264, compared to 542.1592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.9328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 534.2264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 542.1592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 24.7076 MMK (High: 562.1574 / Low: 537.4498). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.5392 MMK (High: 540.7383 / Low: 527.1991).

August Spread (Volatile) ±24.7076
November Spread (Stable) ±13.5392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.5168 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 552.4421) against the same month in 2016 (average: 469.9066), the exchange rate shifted by +82.5355 (+17.56%).

2017 Avg (August) 552.4421
2016 Avg (August) 469.9066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 540.1020 518.8072 529.0993
February 546.2467 532.1214 540.3091
March 543.2436 525.4680 536.8871
April 536.9835 522.7607 530.0665
May 540.6456 520.8505 531.0199
June 547.6750 529.5922 537.9768
July 556.0798 536.4329 545.6627
August 562.1574 537.4498 552.4421
September 555.4102 540.9200 546.1498
October 550.5560 534.2164 541.8805
November 540.7383 527.1991 533.3637
December 541.4626 527.3540 533.4566