YEARLY HIGH
28.1962 MZN
YEARLY LOW
23.0016 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.4101 MZN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 140,981 MZN
2016 Average 123,274 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 115,008 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,973.25 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

28.1743
23.0324
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.5736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.2466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.5542
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5454

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (March) 27.1880
2016 Avg (March) 19.7338

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