2018 LSL to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2172 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1660 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1952 WST

2018 LSL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.2172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.1660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0512 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2064 to the December average rate of 0.1829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2172 was up 5.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,086 WST

2017 Average 951 WST

Yearly Trough Low 830 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 256.10 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2169

0.1719

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2065, compared to 0.1840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2065

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0188 WST (High: 0.1959 / Low: 0.1771). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 WST (High: 0.2172 / Low: 0.2107).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0188

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2132) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0159 (+8.07%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2132

2017 Avg (March) 0.1973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2119	0.2025	0.2064
February	0.2164	0.2052	0.2110
March	0.2172	0.2107	0.2132
April	0.2143	0.2049	0.2097
May	0.2089	0.2020	0.2048
June	0.2035	0.1873	0.1940
July	0.1975	0.1874	0.1932
August	0.1959	0.1771	0.1866
September	0.1835	0.1660	0.1757
October	0.1837	0.1760	0.1804
November	0.1900	0.1807	0.1852
December	0.1901	0.1791	0.1829