2018 HTG to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0401 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0336 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0381 WST

2018 HTG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.0401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0390 to the December average rate of 0.0343, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0401 was down 2.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 201 WST

2017 Average 195 WST

Yearly Trough Low 168 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.44 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0403

0.0337

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0392, compared to 0.0370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0392

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0018 WST (High: 0.0355 / Low: 0.0336). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0375 / Low: 0.0371).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0397) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+6.41%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0397

2017 Avg (May) 0.0373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0398	0.0384	0.0390
February	0.0394	0.0386	0.0389
March	0.0395	0.0387	0.0392
April	0.0396	0.0387	0.0391
May	0.0401	0.0392	0.0397
June	0.0397	0.0386	0.0390
July	0.0400	0.0383	0.0390
August	0.0390	0.0373	0.0384
September	0.0375	0.0371	0.0373
October	0.0377	0.0363	0.0371
November	0.0368	0.0353	0.0359
December	0.0355	0.0336	0.0343