2018 WST to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 WST to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the WST to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 72.4143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 67.6875.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7267 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.0615 to the December average rate of 68.2618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 72.4143 was down 1.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.5299, 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 DJF 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 70.0760, compared to 68.4542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6218 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.9363 DJF (High: 72.4143 / Low: 70.4780). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 DJF (High: 68.7841 / Low: 68.7648).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0589 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 71.0615) against the same month in 2017 (average: 69.6808), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3807 (+1.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72.4143 | 70.4780 | 71.0615 |
| February | 71.8854 | 70.1486 | 71.1155 |
| March | 71.0492 | 69.7407 | 70.0567 |
| April | 70.3291 | 69.2556 | 69.7542 |
| May | 69.6612 | 68.7774 | 69.1670 |
| June | 69.7601 | 68.7766 | 69.3012 |
| July | 68.8808 | 68.5390 | 68.6982 |
| August | 68.7841 | 68.7648 | 68.7798 |
| September | 68.9773 | 68.7648 | 68.7983 |
| October | 68.7841 | 67.6875 | 67.9420 |
| November | 68.4945 | 67.7601 | 68.2452 |
| December | 68.5478 | 67.9275 | 68.2618 |