YEARLY HIGH
0.0266 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0248 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0256 WST

2018 RSD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.0248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0259 to the December average rate of 0.0251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0266 was up 3.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 133 WST
2017 Average 118 WST
Yearly Trough Low 124 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.99 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0265
0.0249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0260, compared to 0.0253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.0261 / Low: 0.0252). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0259 / Low: 0.0255).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0263) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+18.42%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0263
2017 Avg (April) 0.0222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0263 0.0254 0.0259
February 0.0264 0.0258 0.0261
March 0.0266 0.0260 0.0264
April 0.0266 0.0261 0.0263
May 0.0261 0.0252 0.0257
June 0.0256 0.0250 0.0254
July 0.0259 0.0255 0.0257
August 0.0256 0.0249 0.0253
September 0.0258 0.0253 0.0255
October 0.0257 0.0250 0.0254
November 0.0253 0.0249 0.0251
December 0.0254 0.0248 0.0251