YEARLY HIGH
2.7003 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.5511 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6260 WST

2018 CHF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 2.7003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 2.5511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1492 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6178 to the December average rate of 2.6284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7003 was up 1.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6557, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,502 WST
2017 Average 12,852 WST
Yearly Trough Low 12,756 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 745.95 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6821
2.5661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 2.6243, compared to 2.6278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1189 WST (High: 2.6877 / Low: 2.5688). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0396 WST (High: 2.6206 / Low: 2.5810).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1189
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0396

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0483 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.6725) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0813 (+3.14%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.6725
2017 Avg (September) 2.5911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6877 2.5688 2.6178
February 2.6972 2.6422 2.6725
March 2.6954 2.6392 2.6665
April 2.6556 2.5783 2.6182
May 2.6146 2.5511 2.5758
June 2.6170 2.5603 2.5947
July 2.6220 2.5791 2.6052
August 2.6738 2.5953 2.6178
September 2.7003 2.6361 2.6725
October 2.6573 2.5942 2.6361
November 2.6206 2.5810 2.6066
December 2.6642 2.6020 2.6284