2018 WST to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7266 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.6843 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6981 AWG

2018 WST to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.7266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.6843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0423 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7120 to the December average rate of 0.6903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7266 was down 1.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7376, 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 3,633 AWG

2017 Average 3,549 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 3,421 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 211.55 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7202

0.6840

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AWG 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 0.7054, compared to 0.6908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7054

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0201 AWG (High: 0.7266 / Low: 0.7065). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 AWG (High: 0.6931 / Low: 0.6919).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7120) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+1.52%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7120

2017 Avg (January) 0.7013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7266	0.7065	0.7120
February	0.7255	0.7106	0.7172
March	0.7161	0.7006	0.7063
April	0.7114	0.6995	0.7042
May	0.7012	0.6918	0.6963
June	0.7007	0.6907	0.6962
July	0.6940	0.6884	0.6905
August	0.6931	0.6919	0.6925
September	0.6963	0.6925	0.6946
October	0.6954	0.6843	0.6870
November	0.6925	0.6852	0.6902
December	0.6932	0.6869	0.6903