YEARLY HIGH
0.0244 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0226 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0238 WST

2018 ALL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0230 to the December average rate of 0.0240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0244 was up 6.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 122 WST
2017 Average 107 WST
Yearly Trough Low 113 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.92 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0242
0.0229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 0.0236, compared to 0.0239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.0243 / Low: 0.0234). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0242 / Low: 0.0239).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0241) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+18.60%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0241
2017 Avg (April) 0.0203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0234 0.0226 0.0230
February 0.0235 0.0229 0.0232
March 0.0241 0.0233 0.0238
April 0.0244 0.0238 0.0241
May 0.0242 0.0236 0.0239
June 0.0243 0.0234 0.0238
July 0.0242 0.0239 0.0240
August 0.0241 0.0234 0.0238
September 0.0241 0.0237 0.0238
October 0.0242 0.0237 0.0240
November 0.0240 0.0235 0.0238
December 0.0244 0.0237 0.0240