2018 JMD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0209 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0188 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0199 WST

2018 JMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0202 to the December average rate of 0.0204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0209 was up 1.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0206, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105 WST

2017 Average 99 WST

Yearly Trough Low 94 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.46 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0208

0.0188

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.0201, compared to 0.0198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0201

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0193). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0202).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0206) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+2.46%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0206

2017 Avg (November) 0.0201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0205	0.0198	0.0202
February	0.0201	0.0197	0.0199
March	0.0202	0.0195	0.0199
April	0.0205	0.0201	0.0203
May	0.0206	0.0202	0.0205
June	0.0203	0.0195	0.0198
July	0.0201	0.0194	0.0198
August	0.0194	0.0189	0.0191
September	0.0192	0.0188	0.0190
October	0.0204	0.0193	0.0198
November	0.0209	0.0204	0.0206
December	0.0206	0.0202	0.0204