2018 WST to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.3799 AFN

YEARLY LOW

24.4749 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.1825 AFN

2018 WST to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 29.3799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 24.4749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9050 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.7512 to the December average rate of 28.9847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.3799 was up 4.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.1615, 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 146,900 AFN

2017 Average 134,316 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 122,375 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,524.82 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.1350

27.3317

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AFN 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 27.7032, compared to 28.6619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.7032

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.6619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.8332 AFN (High: 29.3081 / Low: 24.4749). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4867 AFN (High: 27.9441 / Low: 27.4574).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.8332

May Spread (Stable) ±0.4867

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2941 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 28.9722) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.5131), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4591 (+5.30%).

2018 Avg (September) 28.9722

2017 Avg (September) 27.5131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.1895	27.4458	27.7512
February	27.9957	27.3933	27.7761
March	27.9167	27.3124	27.4820
April	27.9015	27.2346	27.5967
May	27.9441	27.4574	27.6735
June	28.3248	27.7073	27.9395
July	28.3591	27.6216	28.1308
August	28.4076	27.8932	28.0976
September	29.3799	28.3877	28.9722
October	29.2130	28.6859	28.9044
November	29.3081	24.4749	28.8816
December	29.2306	28.5039	28.9847