YEARLY HIGH
0.2889 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2743 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2808 WST

2018 TJS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.2889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 0.2743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2852 to the December average rate of 0.2768, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2889 was down 12.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,444 WST
2017 Average 1,475 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,372 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.69 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2877
0.2735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 0.2850, compared to 0.2767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0088 WST (High: 0.2886 / Low: 0.2798). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 WST (High: 0.2750 / Low: 0.2743).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.2864) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2962), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0098 (-3.31%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.2864
2017 Avg (April) 0.2962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2886 0.2798 0.2852
February 0.2863 0.2805 0.2830
March 0.2888 0.2828 0.2865
April 0.2889 0.2833 0.2864
May 0.2878 0.2849 0.2862
June 0.2861 0.2809 0.2828
July 0.2831 0.2745 0.2786
August 0.2758 0.2744 0.2749
September 0.2750 0.2743 0.2747
October 0.2801 0.2748 0.2782
November 0.2794 0.2757 0.2770
December 0.2783 0.2755 0.2768