YEARLY HIGH
0.3916 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3665 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3808 WST

2018 TTD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TTD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.3916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.3665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0251 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3734 to the December average rate of 0.3859, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3916 was up 0.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3899, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,958 WST
2017 Average 1,879 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,833 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.43 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3906
0.3686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TTD 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 0.3759, compared to 0.3858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0119 WST (High: 0.3785 / Low: 0.3665). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.3844 / Low: 0.3835).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.3887) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3729), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0159 (+4.26%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.3887
2017 Avg (October) 0.3729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3785 0.3665 0.3734
February 0.3746 0.3670 0.3705
March 0.3781 0.3670 0.3742
April 0.3791 0.3709 0.3753
May 0.3834 0.3755 0.3810
June 0.3842 0.3786 0.3812
July 0.3855 0.3828 0.3844
August 0.3856 0.3837 0.3842
September 0.3844 0.3835 0.3839
October 0.3916 0.3810 0.3887
November 0.3906 0.3855 0.3873
December 0.3881 0.3834 0.3859