YEARLY HIGH
195.0534 AMD
YEARLY LOW
183.9812 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
188.0910 AMD

2018 WST to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 195.0534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 183.9812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0721 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 191.9519 to the December average rate of 185.8494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 195.0534 was down 0.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 196.7885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 975,267 AMD
2017 Average 953,673 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 919,906 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,360.72 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

193.5556
184.2734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AMD 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 190.1750, compared to 186.0069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.1750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.0069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.9123 AMD (High: 195.0534 / Low: 190.1410). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2869 AMD (High: 187.0229 / Low: 185.7360).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.9123
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2869

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.6755 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 191.9519) against the same month in 2017 (average: 189.2406), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7113 (+1.43%).

2018 Avg (January) 191.9519
2017 Avg (January) 189.2406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 195.0534 190.1410 191.9519
February 194.2562 191.1270 192.7821
March 192.9343 188.4327 190.1066
April 191.3668 188.3783 189.7047
May 190.1858 186.7617 188.5158
June 189.7563 186.1198 187.9893
July 186.7995 185.1821 185.7423
August 187.0229 185.7360 186.2125
September 187.7156 185.8874 186.8958
October 187.2514 183.9812 185.0469
November 187.6738 184.2399 186.2947
December 186.9407 184.3934 185.8494