2018 AWG to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4614 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.3763 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4327 WST

2018 AWG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 1.4614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.3763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0851 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4046 to the December average rate of 1.4487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4614 was up 0.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4471, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,307 WST

2017 Average 7,046 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,881 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 425.48 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4617

1.3882

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.4179, compared to 1.4475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4179

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0392 WST (High: 1.4155 / Low: 1.3763). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 WST (High: 1.4453 / Low: 1.4429).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0392

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.4556) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4037), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0519 (+3.70%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.4556

2017 Avg (October) 1.4037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4155	1.3763	1.4046
February	1.4073	1.3783	1.3943
March	1.4273	1.3964	1.4159
April	1.4296	1.4057	1.4201
May	1.4455	1.4260	1.4362
June	1.4479	1.4271	1.4364
July	1.4527	1.4409	1.4482
August	1.4453	1.4429	1.4440
September	1.4441	1.4361	1.4396
October	1.4614	1.4381	1.4556
November	1.4594	1.4440	1.4490
December	1.4558	1.4426	1.4487