2018 RUB to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0450 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0367 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0410 WST

2018 RUB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0444 to the December average rate of 0.0386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0450 was down 2.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0462, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 225 WST

2017 Average 217 WST

Yearly Trough Low 183 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.63 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0450

0.0377

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RUB 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 0.0427, compared to 0.0394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0040 WST (High: 0.0444 / Low: 0.0403). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.0402 / Low: 0.0392).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0439) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0434), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.28%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0439

2017 Avg (February) 0.0434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0449	0.0436	0.0444
February	0.0450	0.0428	0.0439
March	0.0448	0.0437	0.0442
April	0.0444	0.0403	0.0418
May	0.0420	0.0401	0.0412
June	0.0415	0.0404	0.0409
July	0.0419	0.0407	0.0412
August	0.0411	0.0379	0.0390
September	0.0395	0.0367	0.0383
October	0.0402	0.0392	0.0398
November	0.0398	0.0383	0.0392
December	0.0393	0.0375	0.0386