YEARLY HIGH
0.3527 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3299 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3441 WST

2018 SRD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.3527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.3299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0228 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3371 to the December average rate of 0.3497, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3527 was up 0.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,764 WST
2017 Average 1,689 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,650 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.90 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3530
0.3327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.3396, compared to 0.3487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0098 WST (High: 0.3397 / Low: 0.3299). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.3471 / Low: 0.3471).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.3513) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+4.09%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.3513
2017 Avg (October) 0.3375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3397 0.3299 0.3371
February 0.3382 0.3313 0.3344
March 0.3400 0.3338 0.3384
April 0.3420 0.3369 0.3396
May 0.3457 0.3421 0.3439
June 0.3466 0.3417 0.3440
July 0.3504 0.3466 0.3474
August 0.3471 0.3471 0.3471
September 0.3471 0.3471 0.3471
October 0.3527 0.3471 0.3513
November 0.3522 0.3485 0.3498
December 0.3515 0.3482 0.3497