2018 DOP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0537 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0505 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0518 WST

2018 DOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.0537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.0505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0519 to the December average rate of 0.0518, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0537 was down 4.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 269 WST

2017 Average 267 WST

Yearly Trough Low 252 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.36 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0526

0.0509

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0515, compared to 0.0521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0515

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0018 WST (High: 0.0537 / Low: 0.0519). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0521 / Low: 0.0517).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0525) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0527), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.51%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0525

2017 Avg (October) 0.0527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0525	0.0507	0.0519
February	0.0517	0.0506	0.0510
March	0.0516	0.0505	0.0512
April	0.0517	0.0508	0.0513
May	0.0521	0.0515	0.0519
June	0.0523	0.0515	0.0519
July	0.0525	0.0519	0.0522
August	0.0521	0.0517	0.0519
September	0.0520	0.0516	0.0518
October	0.0537	0.0519	0.0525
November	0.0527	0.0517	0.0522
December	0.0523	0.0515	0.0518