2018 BND to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9461 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.6478 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8303 WST

2018 BND to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 1.9461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.6478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2984 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9028 to the December average rate of 1.6625, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9461 was up 1.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,731 WST

2017 Average 9,165 WST

Yearly Trough Low 8,239 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,491.78 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9524

1.6361

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BND 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 1.8897, compared to 1.7710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8897

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2624 WST (High: 1.9125 / Low: 1.6501). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0326 WST (High: 1.9074 / Low: 1.8748).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2624

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1381 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.9260) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8340), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0920 (+5.02%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.9260

2017 Avg (April) 1.8340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9249	1.8818	1.9028
February	1.9074	1.8748	1.8918
March	1.9357	1.8971	1.9214
April	1.9461	1.9087	1.9260
May	1.9423	1.7584	1.9013
June	1.9320	1.6909	1.7946
July	1.9328	1.7119	1.8301
August	1.8976	1.7130	1.7193
September	1.8994	1.7130	1.7530
October	1.9079	1.8352	1.8607
November	1.9125	1.6501	1.8006
December	1.8924	1.6478	1.6625