YEARLY HIGH
0.1708 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1600 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1663 WST

2018 MVR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.1708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1633 to the December average rate of 0.1688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1708 was down 1.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 854 WST
2017 Average 820 WST
Yearly Trough Low 800 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.09 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1706
0.1610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.1642, compared to 0.1685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0045 WST (High: 0.1645 / Low: 0.1600). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 WST (High: 0.1681 / Low: 0.1674).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1698) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1631), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+4.09%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1698
2017 Avg (October) 0.1631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1645 0.1600 0.1633
February 0.1635 0.1600 0.1618
March 0.1647 0.1613 0.1636
April 0.1658 0.1622 0.1644
May 0.1665 0.1648 0.1657
June 0.1681 0.1646 0.1663
July 0.1687 0.1664 0.1679
August 0.1681 0.1673 0.1677
September 0.1681 0.1674 0.1678
October 0.1708 0.1680 0.1698
November 0.1699 0.1682 0.1688
December 0.1697 0.1681 0.1688