2018 WST to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5232 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.4904 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5047 CAD

2018 WST to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 0.4904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0328 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4943 to the December average rate of 0.5157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5232 was down 2.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5381, 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 2,616 CAD

2017 Average 2,565 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 2,452 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.91 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5179

0.4922

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CAD 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 0.5040, compared to 0.5055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5040

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0180 CAD (High: 0.5112 / Low: 0.4932). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 CAD (High: 0.5123 / Low: 0.5031).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.5157) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5010), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+2.93%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.5157

2017 Avg (December) 0.5010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5007	0.4905	0.4943
February	0.5112	0.4932	0.5037
March	0.5198	0.5047	0.5115
April	0.5095	0.4941	0.5025
May	0.5054	0.4952	0.5012
June	0.5170	0.5038	0.5108
July	0.5123	0.5031	0.5068
August	0.5084	0.4985	0.5040
September	0.5090	0.4959	0.5033
October	0.5032	0.4904	0.4971
November	0.5110	0.4987	0.5059
December	0.5232	0.5083	0.5157