2018 JPY to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0242 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0223 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0233 WST

2018 JPY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0227 to the December average rate of 0.0233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0242 was up 1.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0238, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,082 WST

2017 Average 11,281 WST

Yearly Trough Low 11,163 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 919.12 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0240

0.0225

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0233, compared to 0.0232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0233

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0225). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0232).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0238) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+5.83%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0238

2017 Avg (March) 0.0225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0231	0.0223	0.0227
February	0.0236	0.0225	0.0231
March	0.0242	0.0235	0.0238
April	0.0240	0.0233	0.0236
May	0.0238	0.0232	0.0234
June	0.0236	0.0231	0.0233
July	0.0235	0.0229	0.0233
August	0.0235	0.0232	0.0233
September	0.0234	0.0227	0.0231
October	0.0235	0.0227	0.0232
November	0.0232	0.0228	0.0230
December	0.0238	0.0229	0.0233