2018 WST to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1262.8395 COP

YEARLY LOW

1061.5237 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1151.0130 COP

2018 WST to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1262.8395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 1061.5237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 201.3158 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1140.6976 to the December average rate of 1235.8219, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1262.8395 was up 2.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 1237.9782, 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 6,314,198 COP

2017 Average 5,833,588 COP

Yearly Trough Low 5,307,619 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,006,578.88 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1249.9163

1080.7826

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to COP 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 1124.6885, compared to 1177.3376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 52.6492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1124.6885

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1177.3376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 85.3300 COP (High: 1229.4448 / Low: 1144.1147). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.7684 COP (High: 1129.1128 / Low: 1101.3445).

October Spread (Volatile) ±85.3300

July Spread (Stable) ±27.7684

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 30.0775 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -30.0775

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1235.8219) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1173.8701), the exchange rate shifted by +61.9518 (+5.28%).

2018 Avg (December) 1235.8219

2017 Avg (December) 1173.8701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1199.9351	1114.6551	1140.6976
February	1170.6563	1124.7562	1147.5592
March	1153.2366	1100.8901	1124.9546
April	1115.6323	1061.5237	1094.8771
May	1129.5496	1095.2712	1115.4753
June	1143.0644	1100.6564	1124.5669
July	1129.1128	1101.3445	1111.5303
August	1177.4913	1115.5550	1143.4360
September	1198.8097	1149.4867	1172.6722
October	1229.4448	1144.1147	1177.5096
November	1251.4222	1207.0778	1223.0558
December	1262.8395	1211.6293	1235.8219