YEARLY HIGH
14.0456 THB
YEARLY LOW
12.6466 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4123 THB

2017 WST to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 14.0456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 12.6466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3991 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8254 to the December average rate of 12.8150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.0456 was down 1.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.2941, 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 70,228 THB
2016 Average 69,370 THB
Yearly Trough Low 63,233 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,995.26 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.9265
12.7139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to THB 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 13.6054, compared to 13.2191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.5727 THB (High: 14.0074 / Low: 13.4347). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2628 THB (High: 13.5866 / Low: 13.3238).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5727
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2628

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2727 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 13.8254) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.9273), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1018 (-0.73%).

2017 Avg (January) 13.8254
2016 Avg (January) 13.9273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.0456 13.6803 13.8254
February 13.9917 13.6570 13.8206
March 14.0074 13.4347 13.7067
April 13.5947 13.2857 13.4341
May 13.5918 13.2701 13.4177
June 13.5866 13.3238 13.4277
July 13.6306 13.3346 13.5042
August 13.6772 13.2250 13.5083
September 13.4815 13.1891 13.3068
October 13.4252 13.1063 13.2229
November 13.1240 12.7190 12.9576
December 12.9939 12.6466 12.8150