2018 MDL to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1569 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1467 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1528 WST

2018 MDL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 0.1569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1484 to the December average rate of 0.1519, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1569 was up 4.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 784 WST

2017 Average 687 WST

Yearly Trough Low 733 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.02 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1564

0.1477

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1519, compared to 0.1538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1519

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0043 WST (High: 0.1558 / Low: 0.1515). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 WST (High: 0.1553 / Low: 0.1530).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1556) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0178 (+12.95%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1556

2017 Avg (August) 0.1378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1501	0.1467	0.1484
February	0.1512	0.1473	0.1498
March	0.1541	0.1506	0.1525
April	0.1560	0.1529	0.1542
May	0.1558	0.1515	0.1540
June	0.1535	0.1511	0.1523
July	0.1564	0.1536	0.1550
August	0.1569	0.1540	0.1556
September	0.1553	0.1530	0.1540
October	0.1558	0.1528	0.1541
November	0.1536	0.1511	0.1525
December	0.1543	0.1505	0.1519