YEARLY HIGH
0.0990 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0859 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0945 WST

2018 UAH to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 0.0990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0883 to the December average rate of 0.0940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0990 was down 0.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 495 WST
2017 Average 476 WST
Yearly Trough Low 430 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.16 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0992
0.0873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.0949, compared to 0.0941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0048 WST (High: 0.0941 / Low: 0.0893). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 WST (High: 0.0923 / Low: 0.0909).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0982) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0964), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+1.92%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0982
2017 Avg (July) 0.0964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0903 0.0859 0.0883
February 0.0941 0.0893 0.0920
March 0.0977 0.0934 0.0961
April 0.0982 0.0956 0.0969
May 0.0988 0.0972 0.0981
June 0.0989 0.0969 0.0979
July 0.0990 0.0964 0.0982
August 0.0960 0.0916 0.0941
September 0.0923 0.0909 0.0918
October 0.0941 0.0917 0.0933
November 0.0948 0.0918 0.0934
December 0.0957 0.0921 0.0940