2017 WST to MZN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 WST to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the WST to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 28.1962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 23.0016.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1946 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.5814 to the December average rate of 23.4609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 28.1962 was down 9.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 31.2064, 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 MZN 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 26.5736, compared to 24.2466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3270 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 4.5542 MZN (High: 28.0182 / Low: 23.4640). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5454 MZN (High: 24.1668 / Low: 23.6214).
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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.7227 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 27.1880) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.7338), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4542 (+37.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.9863 | 27.2760 | 27.5814 |
| February | 28.1504 | 27.4444 | 27.7458 |
| March | 28.1962 | 26.7139 | 27.1880 |
| April | 26.7839 | 25.3341 | 25.7971 |
| May | 27.9926 | 24.6260 | 26.4260 |
| June | 28.0182 | 23.4640 | 24.7033 |
| July | 24.7678 | 23.5629 | 24.2424 |
| August | 25.1880 | 24.2598 | 24.8260 |
| September | 25.0775 | 24.4111 | 24.6917 |
| October | 24.8929 | 24.0575 | 24.3002 |
| November | 24.1668 | 23.6214 | 23.9583 |
| December | 23.9683 | 23.0016 | 23.4609 |