2018 WST to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6251 BRL

YEARLY LOW

1.2539 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4207 BRL

2018 WST to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 1.6251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.2539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3712 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2756 to the December average rate of 1.4918, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6251 was up 22.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3293, 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 8,125 BRL

2017 Average 6,311 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 6,270 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,855.92 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6139

1.2449

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BRL 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 1.3502, compared to 1.4912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3502

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1723 BRL (High: 1.6031 / Low: 1.4309). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0299 BRL (High: 1.5044 / Low: 1.4744).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1723

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0299

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1486 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.5832) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3267 (+26.00%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.5832

2017 Avg (September) 1.2565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3074	1.2539	1.2756
February	1.3176	1.2739	1.3006
March	1.3160	1.2710	1.2975
April	1.3731	1.3031	1.3436
May	1.4521	1.3730	1.4138
June	1.5289	1.4519	1.4702
July	1.5140	1.4259	1.4744
August	1.6031	1.4309	1.5150
September	1.6251	1.5504	1.5832
October	1.5522	1.3865	1.4346
November	1.5141	1.4067	1.4482
December	1.5044	1.4744	1.4918