YEARLY HIGH
11.8665 UYU
YEARLY LOW
10.7623 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3268 UYU

2017 WST to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 11.8665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 10.7623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1042 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1481 to the December average rate of 11.3478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.8665 was down 7.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.8466, 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 59,332 UYU
2016 Average 59,242 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 53,811 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,520.90 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.7669
10.8694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to UYU 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 11.1115, compared to 11.5422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4714 UYU (High: 11.8665 / Low: 11.3951). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2019 UYU (High: 11.4136 / Low: 11.2117).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4714
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1744 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1744

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 11.6243) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.4045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2198 (+1.93%).

2017 Avg (August) 11.6243
2016 Avg (August) 11.4045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3617 10.9877 11.1481
February 11.3404 10.9903 11.1804
March 11.2759 10.9370 11.1093
April 11.2406 10.8955 11.0907
May 11.1498 10.7623 10.9442
June 11.3422 11.0113 11.1961
July 11.5899 11.2104 11.4604
August 11.8665 11.3951 11.6243
September 11.7415 11.5165 11.6109
October 11.8238 11.5349 11.6921
November 11.6916 11.3514 11.5178
December 11.4136 11.2117 11.3478