2017 WST to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 WST to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the WST to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 2325.7869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 2093.0001.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 232.7868 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2237.1464 to the December average rate of 2222.5016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2325.7869 was down 0.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 2329.1388, 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 PYG 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 2207.0024, compared to 2247.6502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 40.6478 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 161.4928 PYG (High: 2254.4930 / Low: 2093.0001). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 46.8314 PYG (High: 2246.9267 / Low: 2200.0953).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 88.4561 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2281.4173) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2199.0477), the exchange rate shifted by +82.3696 (+3.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2277.4590 | 2200.3092 | 2237.1464 |
| February | 2283.6949 | 2212.2901 | 2257.0309 |
| March | 2253.8217 | 2096.8393 | 2168.5748 |
| April | 2254.4930 | 2093.0001 | 2183.2903 |
| May | 2241.0628 | 2148.1649 | 2192.1350 |
| June | 2258.2720 | 2177.2967 | 2203.8370 |
| July | 2261.8919 | 2183.8315 | 2218.6090 |
| August | 2306.4077 | 2223.2426 | 2269.9332 |
| September | 2325.7869 | 2249.0616 | 2281.4173 |
| October | 2289.9145 | 2229.8137 | 2258.0823 |
| November | 2265.5542 | 2207.6302 | 2235.3578 |
| December | 2246.9267 | 2200.0953 | 2222.5016 |