2018 WST to CVE Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 WST to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the WST to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 37.6854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 35.0761.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6093 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.1051 to the December average rate of 37.2575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.6854 was down 10.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.9341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
WST to CVE Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 36.0553, compared to 36.9007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8454 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.4471 CVE (High: 36.7337 / Low: 35.2866). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6352 CVE (High: 36.8148 / Low: 36.1795).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3946 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 37.0016) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.0140), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0124 (-2.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.7337 | 35.2866 | 36.1051 |
| February | 36.2463 | 35.4885 | 35.8998 |
| March | 36.0359 | 35.0761 | 35.5052 |
| April | 35.8541 | 35.1100 | 35.5702 |
| May | 37.0878 | 35.9775 | 36.3654 |
| June | 37.3066 | 36.5041 | 36.8859 |
| July | 36.8148 | 36.1795 | 36.5117 |
| August | 37.6854 | 36.5251 | 37.0016 |
| September | 36.8934 | 36.2508 | 36.6293 |
| October | 37.3583 | 36.3938 | 36.7513 |
| November | 37.6660 | 36.9572 | 37.2527 |
| December | 37.5613 | 36.8171 | 37.2575 |