YEARLY HIGH
0.0051 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0048 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0050 WST

2018 SYP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.0051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0048.

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 0.0049 to the December average rate of 0.0051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0051 was down 58.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26 WST
2017 Average 46 WST
Yearly Trough Low 24 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.62 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0051
0.0048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0049, compared to 0.0050 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) 0.0049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0048). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0050).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
August 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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0051) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+4.26%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0051
2017 Avg (October) 0.0049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
February 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
March 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
April 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
May 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050
June 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050
July 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050
August 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050
September 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050
October 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
November 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
December 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051