YEARLY HIGH
0.3189 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2810 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2957 WST

2018 SEK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.3189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.2810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0379 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3126 to the December average rate of 0.2886, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3189 was up 1.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,595 WST
2017 Average 1,483 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,405 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.57 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3153
0.2827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.3024, compared to 0.2890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0137 WST (High: 0.3058 / Low: 0.2920). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 WST (High: 0.2903 / Low: 0.2856).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3126) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2867), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+9.04%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3126
2017 Avg (January) 0.2867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3189 0.3069 0.3126
February 0.3170 0.3033 0.3103
March 0.3110 0.3033 0.3067
April 0.3058 0.2920 0.2997
May 0.2976 0.2869 0.2934
June 0.2972 0.2865 0.2917
July 0.2976 0.2896 0.2936
August 0.2939 0.2810 0.2854
September 0.2950 0.2829 0.2890
October 0.2935 0.2851 0.2897
November 0.2903 0.2856 0.2879
December 0.2925 0.2860 0.2886