2018 HNL to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1138 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1044 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1074 WST

2018 HNL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.1138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1064 to the December average rate of 0.1075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1138 was up 0.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 569 WST

2017 Average 539 WST

Yearly Trough Low 522 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.21 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1091

0.1055

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HNL 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 0.1069, compared to 0.1079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1069

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0073 WST (High: 0.1138 / Low: 0.1065). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.1078 / Low: 0.1074).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1075) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1077), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.20%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1075

2017 Avg (December) 0.1077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1075	0.1044	0.1064
February	0.1071	0.1048	0.1058
March	0.1076	0.1055	0.1070
April	0.1080	0.1063	0.1071
May	0.1086	0.1075	0.1080
June	0.1080	0.1062	0.1072
July	0.1088	0.1075	0.1080
August	0.1084	0.1076	0.1078
September	0.1078	0.1074	0.1076
October	0.1098	0.1075	0.1088
November	0.1088	0.1066	0.1075
December	0.1138	0.1065	0.1075