2018 SBD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3315 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3167 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3259 WST

2018 SBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.3315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3237 to the December average rate of 0.3227, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3315 was down 0.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,657 WST

2017 Average 1,619 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,583 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.03 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3301

0.3212

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SBD 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 0.3249, compared to 0.3270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3249

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0116 WST (High: 0.3283 / Low: 0.3167). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.3281 / Low: 0.3281).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.3280) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.67%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.3280

2017 Avg (May) 0.3258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3264	0.3177	0.3237
February	0.3264	0.3188	0.3220
March	0.3276	0.3213	0.3253
April	0.3282	0.3235	0.3258
May	0.3315	0.3249	0.3280
June	0.3278	0.3221	0.3247
July	0.3289	0.3252	0.3274
August	0.3281	0.3281	0.3281
September	0.3281	0.3281	0.3281
October	0.3314	0.3258	0.3294
November	0.3302	0.3245	0.3261
December	0.3283	0.3167	0.3227