YEARLY HIGH
0.0015 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0014 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0014 WST

2018 BIF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.0015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0014 to the December average rate of 0.0014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0015 was down 4.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7 WST
2017 Average 7 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.44 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0015
0.0014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0014, compared to 0.0015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0014 / Low: 0.0014). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0015 / Low: 0.0014).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0000
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0015) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0014), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+2.08%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0015
2017 Avg (October) 0.0014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
February 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
March 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
April 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
May 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014
June 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014
July 0.0015 0.0014 0.0015
August 0.0015 0.0014 0.0015
September 0.0015 0.0014 0.0015
October 0.0015 0.0014 0.0015
November 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014
December 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014