2018 SGD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9463 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.8732 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9037 WST

2018 SGD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 1.9463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 1.8732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0732 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9028 to the December average rate of 1.9022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9463 was up 1.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,732 WST

2017 Average 9,164 WST

Yearly Trough Low 9,366 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 365.76 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9309

1.8837

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SGD 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 1.9110, compared to 1.8963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9110

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0405 WST (High: 1.9193 / Low: 1.8788). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 WST (High: 1.9068 / Low: 1.8868).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0405

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.9270) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8350), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0920 (+5.01%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.9270

2017 Avg (April) 1.8350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9193	1.8788	1.9028
February	1.9088	1.8732	1.8918
March	1.9361	1.9040	1.9217
April	1.9463	1.9114	1.9270
May	1.9267	1.9036	1.9178
June	1.9228	1.8890	1.9052
July	1.9130	1.8909	1.9009
August	1.9003	1.8756	1.8909
September	1.8979	1.8768	1.8877
October	1.9068	1.8868	1.8992
November	1.9120	1.8861	1.8970
December	1.9185	1.8909	1.9022