YEARLY HIGH
1237.9782 COP
YEARLY LOW
1098.9819 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1166.4192 COP

2017 WST to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 1237.9782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 1098.9819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 138.9964 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1145.6802 to the December average rate of 1173.8701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1237.9782 was down 6.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 1328.9626, 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 6,189,891 COP
2016 Average 5,998,096 COP
Yearly Trough Low 5,494,909 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 694,981.78 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1224.4272
1112.3241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to COP 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 1144.7624, compared to 1188.0759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 43.3134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1144.7624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1188.0759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 84.1403 COP (High: 1216.9529 / Low: 1132.8127). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.9239 COP (High: 1190.3267 / Low: 1161.4028).

June Spread (Volatile) ±84.1403
December Spread (Stable) ±28.9239

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 36.2303 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.2303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1206.6918) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1163.9313), the exchange rate shifted by +42.7605 (+3.67%).

2017 Avg (August) 1206.6918
2016 Avg (August) 1163.9313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1163.9993 1118.1278 1145.6802
February 1155.5648 1115.1893 1135.9863
March 1184.9730 1124.2195 1155.1785
April 1144.0942 1098.9819 1121.6660
May 1170.3326 1113.7679 1139.8823
June 1216.9529 1132.8127 1170.1814
July 1237.8895 1192.7719 1215.0853
August 1237.9782 1163.0784 1206.6918
September 1200.9748 1154.0051 1170.4615
October 1203.0662 1145.0358 1176.6069
November 1217.6952 1159.1650 1185.7397
December 1190.3267 1161.4028 1173.8701