2018 SCR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1931 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1760 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1886 WST

2018 SCR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.1931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1808 to the December average rate of 0.1907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1931 was down 2.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1983, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 966 WST

2017 Average 932 WST

Yearly Trough Low 880 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.89 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1931

0.1797

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SCR 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 0.1864, compared to 0.1909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1864

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0101 WST (High: 0.1905 / Low: 0.1804). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.1906 / Low: 0.1902).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1920) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1835), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+4.65%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1920

2017 Avg (October) 0.1835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1855	0.1760	0.1808
February	0.1876	0.1775	0.1834
March	0.1887	0.1790	0.1853
April	0.1899	0.1836	0.1882
May	0.1923	0.1828	0.1904
June	0.1914	0.1885	0.1901
July	0.1919	0.1905	0.1912
August	0.1906	0.1902	0.1905
September	0.1905	0.1804	0.1896
October	0.1931	0.1884	0.1920
November	0.1926	0.1901	0.1911
December	0.1921	0.1870	0.1907