2018 WST to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4908 AED

YEARLY LOW

1.3963 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4306 AED

2018 WST to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 1.4908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 1.3963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0944 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4606 to the December average rate of 1.4084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4908 was down 1.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5094, 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 7,454 AED

2017 Average 7,261 AED

Yearly Trough Low 6,982 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 472.22 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4779

1.3949

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AED 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 1.4489, compared to 1.4124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4489

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0412 AED (High: 1.4908 / Low: 1.4496). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AED (High: 1.4190 / Low: 1.4189).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0412

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.4606) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0284 (+1.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.4606

2017 Avg (January) 1.4321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4908	1.4496	1.4606
February	1.4845	1.4545	1.4710
March	1.4735	1.4464	1.4533
April	1.4598	1.4379	1.4484
May	1.4377	1.4226	1.4301
June	1.4394	1.4192	1.4299
July	1.4210	1.4140	1.4180
August	1.4190	1.4189	1.4190
September	1.4191	1.4189	1.4190
October	1.4190	1.3963	1.4018
November	1.4132	1.3982	1.4082
December	1.4145	1.4012	1.4084