2018 CAD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0393 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.9115 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9816 WST

2018 CAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 2.0393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.9115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1278 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0231 to the December average rate of 1.9392, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0393 was down 0.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0582, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,196 WST

2017 Average 9,752 WST

Yearly Trough Low 9,557 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 638.93 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0315

1.9308

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.9845, compared to 1.9787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9845

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0716 WST (High: 2.0277 / Low: 1.9561). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 WST (High: 1.9876 / Low: 1.9520).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0716

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0377 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.0118) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0168 (+0.84%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.0118

2017 Avg (October) 1.9950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0389	1.9971	2.0231
February	2.0277	1.9561	1.9856
March	1.9812	1.9239	1.9551
April	2.0239	1.9626	1.9903
May	2.0193	1.9787	1.9953
June	1.9849	1.9344	1.9578
July	1.9876	1.9520	1.9730
August	2.0058	1.9669	1.9844
September	2.0165	1.9647	1.9870
October	2.0393	1.9874	2.0118
November	2.0050	1.9570	1.9768
December	1.9673	1.9115	1.9392