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