YEARLY HIGH
0.0126 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0069 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0072 WST

2018 MRO to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.0126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0071 to the December average rate of 0.0073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0126 was up 72.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63 WST
2017 Average 35 WST
Yearly Trough Low 35 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.46 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0077
0.0070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0071, compared to 0.0073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0054 WST (High: 0.0126 / Low: 0.0073). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0072).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0077) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+10.32%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0077
2017 Avg (October) 0.0070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0072 0.0069 0.0071
February 0.0071 0.0070 0.0070
March 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071
April 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
May 0.0073 0.0072 0.0072
June 0.0073 0.0072 0.0072
July 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073
August 0.0073 0.0072 0.0073
September 0.0073 0.0072 0.0072
October 0.0126 0.0073 0.0077
November 0.0074 0.0073 0.0073
December 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073