2018 WST to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

714.9785 BIF

YEARLY LOW

672.8455 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

692.3400 BIF

2018 WST to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 714.9785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 672.8455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.1330 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 701.0953 to the December average rate of 693.0838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 714.9785 was down 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 714.9912, 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 3,574,892 BIF

2017 Average 3,405,981 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 3,364,228 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 210,664.80 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

709.1682

681.3342

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BIF 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 697.6151, compared to 687.0649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.5502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 697.6151

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 687.0649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 23.2121 BIF (High: 714.9785 / Low: 691.7664). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0334 BIF (High: 689.9661 / Low: 683.9327).

January Spread (Volatile) ±23.2121

September Spread (Stable) ±6.0334

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.9011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 701.0953) against the same month in 2017 (average: 655.0479), the exchange rate shifted by +46.0474 (+7.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 701.0953

2017 Avg (January) 655.0479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	714.9785	691.7664	701.0953
February	713.3492	697.1263	706.8487
March	710.7029	691.0922	698.8917
April	707.8215	692.1312	698.6918
May	696.4127	681.3237	689.7907
June	699.5675	683.5209	690.3722
July	690.6847	676.2520	683.7758
August	689.9661	681.0037	685.9087
September	689.9661	683.9327	685.9940
October	692.3259	672.8455	683.6537
November	698.3141	677.2539	689.9733
December	700.9210	684.1326	693.0838