2018 RON to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6780 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.6294 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6516 WST

2018 RON to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.6780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.6294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0486 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6596 to the December average rate of 0.6382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6780 was up 3.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,390 WST

2017 Average 3,127 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,147 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 243.08 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6719

0.6329

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.6593, compared to 0.6439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6593

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0246 WST (High: 0.6539 / Low: 0.6294). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 WST (High: 0.6568 / Low: 0.6476).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.6687) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5985), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0702 (+11.74%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.6687

2017 Avg (March) 0.5985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6682	0.6490	0.6596
February	0.6687	0.6550	0.6622
March	0.6780	0.6618	0.6687
April	0.6756	0.6616	0.6680
May	0.6622	0.6402	0.6541
June	0.6485	0.6333	0.6432
July	0.6568	0.6476	0.6513
August	0.6539	0.6294	0.6432
September	0.6550	0.6448	0.6494
October	0.6511	0.6344	0.6450
November	0.6421	0.6299	0.6362
December	0.6453	0.6322	0.6382