2018 PEN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7929 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.7594 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7815 WST

2018 PEN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.7929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.7594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0335 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7820 to the December average rate of 0.7751, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7929 was down 0.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,965 WST

2017 Average 3,880 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,797 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.41 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7930

0.7664

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.7806, compared to 0.7824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7806

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0232 WST (High: 0.7897 / Low: 0.7665). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 WST (High: 0.7923 / Low: 0.7888).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0232

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.7868) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7596), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0272 (+3.58%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.7868

2017 Avg (August) 0.7596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7897	0.7665	0.7820
February	0.7742	0.7594	0.7686
March	0.7872	0.7645	0.7777
April	0.7915	0.7804	0.7851
May	0.7890	0.7795	0.7848
June	0.7909	0.7794	0.7854
July	0.7923	0.7888	0.7908
August	0.7929	0.7790	0.7868
September	0.7868	0.7756	0.7822
October	0.7918	0.7768	0.7864
November	0.7802	0.7677	0.7732
December	0.7805	0.7679	0.7751