YEARLY HIGH
44.2163 ALL
YEARLY LOW
40.9845 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.0824 ALL

2018 WST to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 44.2163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 40.9845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2318 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.5287 to the December average rate of 41.6090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.2163 was down 13.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.1940, 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 221,081 ALL
2017 Average 235,089 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 204,922 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,158.88 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.7265
41.3524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ALL 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 42.3494, compared to 41.8154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.3494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.8154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.5925 ALL (High: 42.7285 / Low: 41.1360). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5081 ALL (High: 41.8648 / Low: 41.3567).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5925
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9547 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 43.5287) against the same month in 2017 (average: 50.0107), the exchange rate shifted by -6.4820 (-12.96%).

2018 Avg (January) 43.5287
2017 Avg (January) 50.0107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.2163 42.7318 43.5287
February 43.6840 42.6427 43.0486
March 42.9428 41.4620 42.0939
April 41.9873 40.9845 41.5502
May 42.4340 41.3948 41.8123
June 42.7285 41.1360 42.0627
July 41.8648 41.3567 41.6191
August 42.8235 41.5429 42.0825
September 42.2633 41.5042 41.9525
October 42.1258 41.2770 41.5981
November 42.4712 41.6812 42.0311
December 42.1698 41.0210 41.6090