2018 AFN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0409 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0340 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0355 WST

2018 AFN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.0340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0360 to the December average rate of 0.0345, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0409 was up 4.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 204 WST

2017 Average 186 WST

Yearly Trough Low 170 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.11 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0366

0.0343

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to WST 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 0.0361, compared to 0.0349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0361

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0067 WST (High: 0.0409 / Low: 0.0341). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0349 / Low: 0.0342).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0347) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0370), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-6.33%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0347

2017 Avg (November) 0.0370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0364	0.0355	0.0360
February	0.0365	0.0357	0.0360
March	0.0366	0.0358	0.0364
April	0.0367	0.0358	0.0362
May	0.0364	0.0358	0.0361
June	0.0361	0.0353	0.0358
July	0.0362	0.0353	0.0355
August	0.0359	0.0352	0.0356
September	0.0352	0.0340	0.0345
October	0.0349	0.0342	0.0346
November	0.0409	0.0341	0.0347
December	0.0351	0.0342	0.0345