2018 SZL to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2172 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1670 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1951 WST

2018 SZL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.2172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0502 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2062 to the December average rate of 0.1832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2172 was up 5.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,086 WST

2017 Average 951 WST

Yearly Trough Low 835 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.12 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2171

0.1719

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.2065, compared to 0.1838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2065

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0187 WST (High: 0.1955 / Low: 0.1767). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 WST (High: 0.2172 / Low: 0.2111).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2133) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1971), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0162 (+8.22%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2133

2017 Avg (March) 0.1971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2116	0.2017	0.2062
February	0.2166	0.2056	0.2109
March	0.2172	0.2111	0.2133
April	0.2157	0.2049	0.2098
May	0.2088	0.2018	0.2048
June	0.2034	0.1874	0.1939
July	0.1975	0.1875	0.1932
August	0.1955	0.1767	0.1849
September	0.1832	0.1670	0.1757
October	0.1840	0.1760	0.1805
November	0.1898	0.1799	0.1851
December	0.1909	0.1791	0.1832