2018 ANG to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4871 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.3819 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4280 WST

2018 ANG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 1.4871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.3819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1052 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4092 to the December average rate of 1.4683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4871 was up 1.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,436 WST

2017 Average 7,104 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,910 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 525.87 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4844

1.3908

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 1.4166, compared to 1.4393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4166

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0566 WST (High: 1.4580 / Low: 1.4014). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 WST (High: 1.4082 / Low: 1.3942).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0566

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.4766) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0688 (+4.89%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.4766

2017 Avg (October) 1.4077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4252	1.3819	1.4092
February	1.4139	1.3868	1.3986
March	1.4269	1.3965	1.4161
April	1.4301	1.4093	1.4208
May	1.4395	1.4239	1.4323
June	1.4335	1.4145	1.4227
July	1.4293	1.3955	1.4083
August	1.4082	1.3942	1.4023
September	1.4580	1.4014	1.4101
October	1.4871	1.4585	1.4766
November	1.4831	1.4638	1.4703
December	1.4781	1.4601	1.4683