2018 WST to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.1578 JMD

YEARLY LOW

47.8399 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.1846 JMD

2018 WST to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 53.1578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 47.8399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3179 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.3869 to the December average rate of 49.0228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.1578 was up 0.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.9156, 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 265,789 JMD

2017 Average 253,645 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 239,199 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,589.62 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

53.0467

48.0966

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JMD 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 49.7776, compared to 50.5916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.7776

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.5916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.9133 JMD (High: 51.8347 / Low: 48.9214). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8669 JMD (High: 49.4554 / Low: 48.5886).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.9133

May Spread (Stable) ±0.8669

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1892 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 52.6342) against the same month in 2017 (average: 52.1132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5211 (+1.00%).

2018 Avg (September) 52.6342

2017 Avg (September) 52.1132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.4531	48.7821	49.3869
February	50.8837	49.7212	50.3460
March	51.3701	49.5898	50.3341
April	49.7533	48.7939	49.2092
May	49.4554	48.5886	48.8944
June	51.3016	49.3569	50.4948
July	51.5470	49.7741	50.5575
August	52.9648	51.5937	52.3809
September	53.1578	51.9867	52.6342
October	51.8347	48.9214	50.4450
November	49.0259	47.8399	48.5091
December	49.4026	48.4673	49.0228