2018 ARS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1371 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0627 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0979 WST

2018 ARS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0744 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1324 to the December average rate of 0.0690, the exchange rate registered a net change of -47.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1371 was down 19.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1705, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 686 WST

2017 Average 767 WST

Yearly Trough Low 314 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 372.08 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1389

0.0607

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ARS 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 0.1191, compared to 0.0767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1191

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0281 WST (High: 0.0950 / Low: 0.0668). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 WST (High: 0.1264 / Low: 0.1241).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1324) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1614), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0290 (-17.99%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1324

2017 Avg (January) 0.1614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1371	0.1255	0.1324
February	0.1284	0.1242	0.1259
March	0.1260	0.1232	0.1250
April	0.1264	0.1241	0.1253
May	0.1234	0.1026	0.1094
June	0.1031	0.0896	0.0966
July	0.0951	0.0895	0.0938
August	0.0950	0.0668	0.0873
September	0.0703	0.0627	0.0672
October	0.0729	0.0656	0.0708
November	0.0741	0.0666	0.0718
December	0.0711	0.0678	0.0690