2018 WST to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3655.0631 GNF

YEARLY LOW

3428.5454 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

3524.7908 GNF

2018 WST to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 3655.0631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 3428.5454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 226.5177 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3582.0540 to the December average rate of 3510.3854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3655.0631 was down 2.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 3757.0590, 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 18,275,316 GNF

2017 Average 18,033,414 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 17,142,727 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,132,588.74 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3621.5105

3451.8660

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to GNF 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 3556.2425, compared to 3493.3390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 62.9036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3556.2425

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3493.3390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 103.7172 GNF (High: 3655.0631 / Low: 3551.3459). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 33.8602 GNF (High: 3526.7128 / Low: 3492.8525).

January Spread (Volatile) ±103.7172

May Spread (Stable) ±33.8602

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 46.5647 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -46.5647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3582.0540) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3651.8484), the exchange rate shifted by -69.7944 (-1.91%).

2018 Avg (January) 3582.0540

2017 Avg (January) 3651.8484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3655.0631	3551.3459	3582.0540
February	3637.4747	3567.4817	3607.3735
March	3613.4141	3544.1176	3564.1154
April	3588.7863	3530.2558	3556.9636
May	3526.7128	3492.8525	3510.3989
June	3541.5039	3487.9255	3516.5498
July	3518.2174	3476.3447	3493.4909
August	3515.5047	3451.7621	3495.2647
September	3526.1285	3492.0847	3502.3881
October	3504.0337	3428.5454	3466.0030
November	3530.0239	3449.8481	3492.5018
December	3536.3958	3474.6211	3510.3854