2018 AUD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0350 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.8344 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9190 WST

2018 AUD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 2.0350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.8344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2006 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0005 to the December average rate of 1.8672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0350 was up 0.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,175 WST

2017 Average 9,698 WST

Yearly Trough Low 9,172 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,003.11 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0145

1.8467

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.9552, compared to 1.8828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9552

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0885 WST (High: 1.9229 / Low: 1.8344). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0291 WST (High: 1.8790 / Low: 1.8499).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0885

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0291

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.0005) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0880 (+4.60%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.0005

2017 Avg (January) 1.9124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0350	1.9638	2.0005
February	1.9986	1.9425	1.9645
March	1.9947	1.9421	1.9604
April	1.9827	1.9239	1.9475
May	1.9520	1.9103	1.9336
June	1.9621	1.8983	1.9245
July	1.9358	1.9048	1.9185
August	1.9224	1.8615	1.8966
September	1.8891	1.8402	1.8632
October	1.8790	1.8499	1.8607
November	1.9158	1.8751	1.8910
December	1.9229	1.8344	1.8672