2018 DJF to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0148 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0138 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0144 WST

2018 DJF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.0148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0141 to the December average rate of 0.0146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0148 was up 1.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74 WST

2017 Average 71 WST

Yearly Trough Low 69 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.82 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0148

0.0140

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DJF 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 0.0143, compared to 0.0146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0143

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0138). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0145).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

August 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0147) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+4.74%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0147

2017 Avg (October) 0.0141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0142	0.0138	0.0141
February	0.0143	0.0139	0.0141
March	0.0143	0.0141	0.0143
April	0.0144	0.0142	0.0143
May	0.0145	0.0144	0.0145
June	0.0145	0.0143	0.0144
July	0.0146	0.0145	0.0146
August	0.0145	0.0145	0.0145
September	0.0145	0.0145	0.0145
October	0.0148	0.0145	0.0147
November	0.0148	0.0146	0.0147
December	0.0147	0.0146	0.0146