2017 WST to ZMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 WST to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the WST to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 2100.5133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.3838.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2100.1295 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1584.9711 to the December average rate of 0.3927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2100.5133 was down 0.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 2101.9868, 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 ZMK 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 1240.3535, compared to 0.3987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1239.9547 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 2095.8095 ZMK (High: 2096.2008 / Low: 0.3913). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 ZMK (High: 0.3962 / Low: 0.3895).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1190.9264 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 2063.8800) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2068.9755), the exchange rate shifted by -5.0955 (-0.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2084.4155 | 0.3838 | 1584.9711 |
| February | 2096.2008 | 0.3913 | 889.5966 |
| March | 2100.5133 | 2033.6546 | 2063.8800 |
| April | 2070.8489 | 2031.3774 | 2047.1023 |
| May | 2059.0694 | 0.3843 | 856.1759 |
| June | 0.4000 | 0.3914 | 0.3950 |
| July | 0.4065 | 0.3951 | 0.4005 |
| August | 0.4109 | 0.3977 | 0.4062 |
| September | 0.4067 | 0.3978 | 0.4013 |
| October | 0.4016 | 0.3947 | 0.3979 |
| November | 0.3962 | 0.3895 | 0.3937 |
| December | 0.3964 | 0.3889 | 0.3927 |