YEARLY HIGH
1.6271 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.3741 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4923 PLN

2017 WST to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.6271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.3741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2531 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6012 to the December average rate of 1.3933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6271 was down 3.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6804, 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 8,136 PLN
2016 Average 7,755 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 6,870 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,265.26 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6219
1.3725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to PLN 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 1.5461, compared to 1.4384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0928 PLN (High: 1.6252 / Low: 1.5325). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0394 PLN (High: 1.4135 / Low: 1.3741).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0928
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0394

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0620 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.6012) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5618), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0394 (+2.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.6012
2016 Avg (January) 1.5618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6271 1.5750 1.6012
February 1.6240 1.5613 1.5986
March 1.6252 1.5325 1.5753
April 1.5685 1.5003 1.5415
May 1.5175 1.4514 1.4795
June 1.5217 1.4511 1.4808
July 1.4974 1.4487 1.4711
August 1.5017 1.4215 1.4662
September 1.4794 1.4088 1.4384
October 1.4757 1.4211 1.4441
November 1.4486 1.3817 1.4172
December 1.4135 1.3741 1.3933