YEARLY HIGH
0.0929 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0843 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0883 WST

2017 UYU to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UYU to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 0.0929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0897 to the December average rate of 0.0881, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0929 was up 2.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0907, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 465 WST
2016 Average 423 WST
Yearly Trough Low 421 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.23 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0920
0.0849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to WST 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 0.0900, compared to 0.0867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0035 WST (High: 0.0878 / Low: 0.0843). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 WST (High: 0.0892 / Low: 0.0876).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0914) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0811), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+12.73%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0914
2016 Avg (May) 0.0811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0910 0.0880 0.0897
February 0.0910 0.0882 0.0894
March 0.0914 0.0887 0.0900
April 0.0918 0.0890 0.0902
May 0.0929 0.0897 0.0914
June 0.0908 0.0882 0.0893
July 0.0892 0.0863 0.0873
August 0.0878 0.0843 0.0860
September 0.0868 0.0852 0.0861
October 0.0867 0.0846 0.0855
November 0.0881 0.0855 0.0868
December 0.0892 0.0876 0.0881