YEARLY HIGH
267.0377 CLP
YEARLY LOW
241.9997 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
256.4316 CLP

2017 WST to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 267.0377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 241.9997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.0380 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 257.3228 to the December average rate of 249.4347, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 267.0377 was down 7.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 288.0036, 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 1,335,189 CLP
2016 Average 1,329,921 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,209,999 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,190.13 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

265.0081
248.0190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CLP 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 258.5275, compared to 254.3358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 258.5275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 254.3358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 15.5893 CLP (High: 267.0377 / Low: 251.4485). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8141 CLP (High: 265.7939 / Low: 259.9798).

August Spread (Volatile) ±15.5893
June Spread (Stable) ±5.8141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 10.2955 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2955

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 261.4600) against the same month in 2016 (average: 259.8544), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6056 (+0.62%).

2017 Avg (August) 261.4600
2016 Avg (August) 259.8544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 261.9772 254.2978 257.3228
February 258.1781 250.6632 253.8862
March 262.8665 256.1246 259.9573
April 260.8194 250.9555 255.6667
May 265.9018 256.8696 261.6635
June 265.7939 259.9798 262.6685
July 266.7742 259.7706 263.5923
August 267.0377 251.4485 261.4600
September 256.9174 247.8834 251.1644
October 256.6110 247.0038 250.9127
November 255.2864 244.6567 249.4503
December 257.1429 241.9997 249.4347