2018 ETB to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0953 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0898 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0928 WST

2018 ETB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.0953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0916 to the December average rate of 0.0925, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0953 was down 18.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 476 WST

2017 Average 530 WST

Yearly Trough Low 449 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.53 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0943

0.0905

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ETB 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 0.0922, compared to 0.0934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0922

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0028 WST (High: 0.0926 / Low: 0.0898). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.0941 / Low: 0.0933).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0940) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0976), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0036 (-3.67%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0940

2017 Avg (October) 0.0976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0926	0.0898	0.0916
February	0.0919	0.0898	0.0908
March	0.0926	0.0907	0.0919
April	0.0930	0.0915	0.0923
May	0.0938	0.0927	0.0933
June	0.0939	0.0926	0.0932
July	0.0947	0.0932	0.0940
August	0.0941	0.0933	0.0937
September	0.0940	0.0926	0.0934
October	0.0953	0.0931	0.0940
November	0.0943	0.0925	0.0932
December	0.0935	0.0917	0.0925