2018 WST to BSD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4059 BSD

YEARLY LOW

0.3802 BSD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3895 BSD

2018 WST to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.4059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.3802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3976 to the December average rate of 0.3834, 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 0.4059 was down 1.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4109, 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 2,029 BSD

2017 Average 1,977 BSD

Yearly Trough Low 1,901 BSD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.52 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4024

0.3797

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BSD 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 0.3945, compared to 0.3845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3945

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0112 BSD (High: 0.4059 / Low: 0.3947). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BSD (High: 0.3863 / Low: 0.3863).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112

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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3976) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3898), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+2.01%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3976

2017 Avg (January) 0.3898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4059	0.3947	0.3976
February	0.4042	0.3960	0.4005
March	0.4012	0.3938	0.3957
April	0.3974	0.3915	0.3943
May	0.3914	0.3873	0.3893
June	0.3919	0.3864	0.3893
July	0.3869	0.3849	0.3860
August	0.3863	0.3863	0.3863
September	0.3863	0.3863	0.3863
October	0.3863	0.3802	0.3816
November	0.3847	0.3807	0.3834
December	0.3851	0.3815	0.3834