2018 SDG to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3627 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0544 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1432 WST

2018 SDG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.3627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.0544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3082 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3586 to the December average rate of 0.0548, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3627 was down 10.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,813 WST

2017 Average 1,907 WST

Yearly Trough Low 272 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,541.12 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3890

0.0244

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.1805, compared to 0.1059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1805

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2165 WST (High: 0.3537 / Low: 0.1372). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 WST (High: 0.0552 / Low: 0.0545).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2165

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1988 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3586) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3986), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0399 (-10.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3586

2017 Avg (January) 0.3986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3627	0.3506	0.3586
February	0.3537	0.1372	0.1598
March	0.1410	0.1375	0.1398
April	0.1418	0.1387	0.1401
May	0.1430	0.1406	0.1422
June	0.1438	0.1413	0.1425
July	0.1445	0.1432	0.1439
August	0.1439	0.1432	0.1436
September	0.1439	0.1432	0.1436
October	0.1459	0.0548	0.0947
November	0.0553	0.0544	0.0547
December	0.0552	0.0545	0.0548