YEARLY HIGH
0.0259 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0208 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0238 WST

2018 ISK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0245 to the December average rate of 0.0217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0259 was down 1.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129 WST
2017 Average 119 WST
Yearly Trough Low 104 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.39 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0259
0.0208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0248, compared to 0.0228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0018 WST (High: 0.0233 / Low: 0.0215). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0249 / Low: 0.0244).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0254) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+8.99%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0254
2017 Avg (March) 0.0233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0250 0.0241 0.0245
February 0.0249 0.0244 0.0247
March 0.0259 0.0250 0.0254
April 0.0258 0.0251 0.0255
May 0.0252 0.0242 0.0247
June 0.0246 0.0236 0.0241
July 0.0247 0.0241 0.0243
August 0.0243 0.0236 0.0240
September 0.0240 0.0228 0.0234
October 0.0233 0.0215 0.0224
November 0.0217 0.0208 0.0212
December 0.0225 0.0210 0.0217