YEARLY HIGH
0.0024 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0023 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0023 WST

2018 KRW to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.0024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.0023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0024 to the December average rate of 0.0023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0024 was up 1.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0024, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,038 WST
2017 Average 11,195 WST
Yearly Trough Low 11,369 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 668.91 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0024
0.0023
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KRW 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 0.0024, compared to 0.0023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0024 / Low: 0.0023). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0024 / Low: 0.0024).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0024) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+4.79%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0024
2017 Avg (April) 0.0023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
February 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
March 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
April 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
May 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
June 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
July 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
August 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
September 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
October 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
November 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
December 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023