2018 KGS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0384 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0359 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0375 WST

2018 KGS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.0384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.0359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0364 to the December average rate of 0.0380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0384 was down 12.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192 WST

2017 Average 184 WST

Yearly Trough Low 180 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.47 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0384

0.0362

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KGS 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 0.0370, compared to 0.0380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0370

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0007 WST (High: 0.0367 / Low: 0.0359). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0380 / Low: 0.0380).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0382) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0367), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+4.25%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0382

2017 Avg (October) 0.0367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0367	0.0359	0.0364
February	0.0370	0.0362	0.0365
March	0.0372	0.0366	0.0371
April	0.0373	0.0368	0.0371
May	0.0378	0.0371	0.0375
June	0.0380	0.0373	0.0376
July	0.0381	0.0378	0.0380
August	0.0380	0.0380	0.0380
September	0.0380	0.0380	0.0380
October	0.0384	0.0380	0.0382
November	0.0382	0.0378	0.0380
December	0.0382	0.0378	0.0380