2018 WST to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8117 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.7603 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7790 BBD

2018 WST to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.8117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.7603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0514 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7953 to the December average rate of 0.7669, 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 0.8117 was down 1.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8219, 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 4,059 BBD

2017 Average 3,954 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 3,802 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 257.04 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8048

0.7595

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WST to BBD 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 0.7889, compared to 0.7690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7889

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0224 BBD (High: 0.8117 / Low: 0.7894). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.7726 / Low: 0.7726).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7953) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7800), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+1.96%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7953

2017 Avg (January) 0.7800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8117	0.7894	0.7953
February	0.8083	0.7920	0.8010
March	0.8024	0.7876	0.7913
April	0.7949	0.7830	0.7887
May	0.7828	0.7746	0.7787
June	0.7837	0.7728	0.7786
July	0.7737	0.7699	0.7721
August	0.7726	0.7726	0.7726
September	0.7726	0.7726	0.7726
October	0.7726	0.7603	0.7633
November	0.7695	0.7613	0.7667
December	0.7702	0.7630	0.7669