YEARLY HIGH
1003.1847 MNT
YEARLY LOW
925.5989 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
962.6011 MNT

2017 WST to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 1003.1847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 925.5989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.5858 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 968.5222 to the December average rate of 954.8162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1003.1847 was up 1.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 984.0340, 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 5,015,924 MNT
2016 Average 4,211,483 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 4,627,995 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 387,929.01 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

996.3079
929.0492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MNT 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 954.0913, compared to 971.1110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 954.0913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 971.1110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 62.5718 MNT (High: 990.9072 / Low: 928.3354). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.6651 MNT (High: 961.0731 / Low: 945.4080).

July Spread (Volatile) ±62.5718
December Spread (Stable) ±15.6651

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 22.6616 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.6616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 990.7030) against the same month in 2016 (average: 858.8846), the exchange rate shifted by +131.8184 (+15.35%).

2017 Avg (August) 990.7030
2016 Avg (August) 858.8846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 986.8219 956.7393 968.5222
February 988.6927 964.7630 975.7272
March 988.6524 948.3622 964.9105
April 960.3222 928.5583 942.2490
May 948.3532 925.5989 938.4847
June 945.3674 928.6697 934.6541
July 990.9072 928.3354 959.5107
August 1003.1847 967.4600 990.7030
September 997.6930 970.8003 981.6668
October 988.2056 967.3459 976.4679
November 971.6823 951.1359 963.5013
December 961.0731 945.4080 954.8162