YEARLY HIGH
0.0046 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0043 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0044 WST

2018 SOS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.0046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0043 to the December average rate of 0.0045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0046 was up 0.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23 WST
2017 Average 22 WST
Yearly Trough Low 21 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.56 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0045
0.0043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0044, compared to 0.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0043). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0045).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0045) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+4.29%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0045
2017 Avg (October) 0.0043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
February 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
March 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
April 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
May 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
June 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
July 0.0045 0.0045 0.0045
August 0.0045 0.0045 0.0045
September 0.0045 0.0045 0.0045
October 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
November 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
December 0.0045 0.0045 0.0045