YEARLY HIGH
0.3017 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2819 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2935 WST

2018 SVC to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.3017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.2819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0198 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2875 to the December average rate of 0.2981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3017 was up 0.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2994, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,508 WST
2017 Average 1,446 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,409 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.82 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3010
0.2839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.2898, compared to 0.2973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0088 WST (High: 0.2907 / Low: 0.2819). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.2961 / Low: 0.2955).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2995) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2871), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+4.33%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2995
2017 Avg (October) 0.2871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2907 0.2819 0.2875
February 0.2884 0.2829 0.2853
March 0.2911 0.2849 0.2889
April 0.2917 0.2876 0.2899
May 0.2953 0.2912 0.2935
June 0.2959 0.2914 0.2935
July 0.2969 0.2949 0.2960
August 0.2970 0.2955 0.2959
September 0.2961 0.2955 0.2958
October 0.3017 0.2959 0.2995
November 0.3008 0.2969 0.2983
December 0.2997 0.2967 0.2981