2018 NPR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0250 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0220 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0235 WST

2018 NPR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0247 to the December average rate of 0.0231, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0250 was down 1.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 125 WST

2017 Average 121 WST

Yearly Trough Low 110 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.89 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0249

0.0220

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0241, compared to 0.0229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.0233 / Low: 0.0223). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0237 / Low: 0.0234).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0247) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+4.90%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0247

2017 Avg (January) 0.0236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0250	0.0242	0.0247
February	0.0245	0.0239	0.0242
March	0.0245	0.0240	0.0243
April	0.0245	0.0238	0.0241
May	0.0240	0.0235	0.0238
June	0.0240	0.0235	0.0237
July	0.0237	0.0234	0.0236
August	0.0236	0.0228	0.0233
September	0.0228	0.0223	0.0225
October	0.0225	0.0220	0.0223
November	0.0233	0.0223	0.0227
December	0.0234	0.0226	0.0231