YEARLY HIGH
1.0668 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.8752 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9787 WST

2018 TND to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TND to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1.0668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.8752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1916 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0285 to the December average rate of 0.8866, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0668 was down 6.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,334 WST
2017 Average 5,257 WST
Yearly Trough Low 4,376 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 958.12 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0683
0.8700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TND 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 1.0299, compared to 0.9276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0430 WST (High: 1.0453 / Low: 1.0023). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 WST (High: 0.9374 / Low: 0.9235).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0430
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0393 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.0518) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1133), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0615 (-5.52%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.0518
2017 Avg (March) 1.1133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0454 1.0057 1.0285
February 1.0511 1.0249 1.0425
March 1.0668 1.0337 1.0518
April 1.0597 1.0244 1.0446
May 1.0453 1.0023 1.0192
June 1.0039 0.9806 0.9926
July 0.9946 0.9611 0.9826
August 0.9631 0.9302 0.9432
September 0.9374 0.9235 0.9315
October 0.9355 0.9081 0.9229
November 0.9145 0.8899 0.8987
December 0.8949 0.8752 0.8866