2018 SAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7014 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.6570 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6847 WST

2018 SAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.7014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.6570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0443 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6706 to the December average rate of 0.6952, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7014 was up 0.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,507 WST

2017 Average 3,373 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,285 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.72 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7019

0.6625

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.6760, compared to 0.6934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6760

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0185 WST (High: 0.6755 / Low: 0.6570). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.6903 / Low: 0.6901).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0185

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.6986) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6701), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0285 (+4.25%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.6986

2017 Avg (October) 0.6701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6755	0.6570	0.6706
February	0.6733	0.6599	0.6658
March	0.6772	0.6646	0.6739
April	0.6811	0.6709	0.6762
May	0.6886	0.6742	0.6846
June	0.6901	0.6776	0.6848
July	0.6928	0.6892	0.6907
August	0.6903	0.6901	0.6902
September	0.6903	0.6900	0.6902
October	0.7014	0.6902	0.6986
November	0.7005	0.6928	0.6953
December	0.6987	0.6922	0.6952