YEARLY HIGH
37.6854 CVE
YEARLY LOW
35.0761 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.4780 CVE

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 188,427 CVE
2017 Average 193,811 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 175,381 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,046.67 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.4327
35.3300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.0553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.9007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4471
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6352

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (August) 37.0016
2017 Avg (August) 38.0140

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