2017 WST to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |