2018 WST to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

239.9177 CRC

YEARLY LOW

218.2229 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

224.5617 CRC

2018 WST to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 239.9177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 218.2229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.6948 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 225.5443 to the December average rate of 229.5057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 239.9177 was up 0.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 238.2143, 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 1,199,589 CRC

2017 Average 1,118,842 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,091,115 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,473.86 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

235.4305

217.4704

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CRC 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 223.9335, compared to 225.1899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 223.9335

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 225.1899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 10.5981 CRC (High: 232.0395 / Low: 221.4414). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6212 CRC (High: 219.8442 / Low: 218.2229).

October Spread (Volatile) ±10.5981

July Spread (Stable) ±1.6212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.4281 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 233.9338) against the same month in 2017 (average: 223.6684), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2654 (+4.59%).

2018 Avg (November) 233.9338

2017 Avg (November) 223.6684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	230.3603	222.8846	225.5443
February	230.4461	226.5965	228.7572
March	228.5645	223.1172	224.9516
April	224.6490	221.4857	223.2580
May	221.9011	218.7753	220.3460
June	222.2498	218.9135	220.7441
July	219.8442	218.2229	218.9671
August	221.0342	218.7455	219.3090
September	225.9676	221.0342	223.7441
October	232.0395	221.4414	225.6798
November	239.9177	230.1394	233.9338
December	231.8508	228.1634	229.5057