2018 FJD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2588 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.2082 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2335 WST

2018 FJD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 1.2588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 1.2082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0506 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2446 to the December average rate of 1.2286, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2588 was up 0.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,294 WST

2017 Average 6,143 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,041 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 252.90 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2476

1.2157

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.2401, compared to 1.2270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2401

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0304 WST (High: 1.2562 / Low: 1.2258). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 WST (High: 1.2427 / Low: 1.2277).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0304

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.2427) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2312), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0115 (+0.93%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.2427

2017 Avg (April) 1.2312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2562	1.2258	1.2446
February	1.2474	1.2240	1.2371
March	1.2537	1.2352	1.2449
April	1.2588	1.2331	1.2427
May	1.2472	1.2237	1.2351
June	1.2495	1.2249	1.2358
July	1.2427	1.2277	1.2349
August	1.2391	1.2122	1.2266
September	1.2290	1.2082	1.2183
October	1.2284	1.2130	1.2217
November	1.2394	1.2124	1.2319
December	1.2418	1.2180	1.2286