2018 WST to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8274.5351 STD

YEARLY LOW

7789.6024 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

8042.8776 STD

2018 WST to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 8274.5351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 7789.6024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 484.9326 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8029.6986 to the December average rate of 8071.6338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8274.5351 was down 10.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 9287.0088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,372,675 STD

2017 Average 42,932,661 STD

Yearly Trough Low 38,948,012 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,424,663.19 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8209.0346

7830.6001

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to STD 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 7992.2909, compared to 8093.4643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 101.1734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7992.2909

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8093.4643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 233.0231 STD (High: 8206.0672 / Low: 7973.0441). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 8132.2508 / Low: 8132.2508).

May Spread (Volatile) ±233.0231

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 80.4105 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -80.4105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 8177.4984) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8623.6373), the exchange rate shifted by -446.1389 (-5.17%).

2018 Avg (June) 8177.4984

2017 Avg (June) 8623.6373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8121.8722	7945.8271	8029.6986
February	8005.6738	7895.7000	7949.9820
March	7964.6782	7816.2475	7869.5715
April	7918.6827	7789.6024	7862.1363
May	8206.0672	7973.0441	8064.8589
June	8274.5351	8127.5334	8177.4984
July	8127.6257	8058.6222	8102.9142
August	8132.2508	8120.7386	8131.8795
September	8132.2508	8132.2508	8132.2508
October	8132.2508	8011.5971	8051.9440
November	8099.1413	8013.4301	8070.1635
December	8106.5800	8030.9753	8071.6338

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