2018 WST to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.1417 ETB

YEARLY LOW

10.4976 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.7757 ETB

2018 WST to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 11.1417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 10.4976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6441 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9163 to the December average rate of 10.8118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.1417 was up 2.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.9177, 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 55,708 ETB

2017 Average 47,383 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 52,488 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,220.35 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.0516

10.6023

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ETB 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 10.8484, compared to 10.7030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8484

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3425 ETB (High: 11.1417 / Low: 10.7991). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1002 ETB (High: 10.7223 / Low: 10.6221).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3425

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.1337 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 10.9163) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.7978), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1184 (+24.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 10.9163

2017 Avg (January) 8.7978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.1417	10.7991	10.9163
February	11.1347	10.8820	11.0141
March	11.0203	10.8014	10.8804
April	10.9293	10.7564	10.8365
May	10.7888	10.6586	10.7141
June	10.8045	10.6461	10.7288
July	10.7281	10.5637	10.6433
August	10.7223	10.6221	10.6778
September	10.8015	10.6377	10.7123
October	10.7427	10.4976	10.6398
November	10.8142	10.6057	10.7333
December	10.9038	10.6948	10.8118