2018 WST to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.8483 KGS

YEARLY LOW

26.0391 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.6544 KGS

2018 WST to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 27.8483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 26.0391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8092 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.4538 to the December average rate of 26.3447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.8483 was down 2.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.5132, 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 139,241 KGS

2017 Average 135,924 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 130,196 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,045.90 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.5843

26.0184

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KGS 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 27.0062, compared to 26.3027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.0062

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.3027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5658 KGS (High: 27.8483 / Low: 27.2825). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KGS (High: 26.3228 / Low: 26.3228).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5658

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.3975 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 27.4538) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.0401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4137 (+1.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 27.4538

2017 Avg (January) 27.0401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.8483	27.2825	27.4538
February	27.5865	27.0579	27.3673
March	27.3500	26.8552	26.9698
April	27.1712	26.7938	26.9680
May	26.9266	26.4814	26.6879
June	26.7989	26.3134	26.5904
July	26.4288	26.2146	26.3381
August	26.3228	26.3228	26.3228
September	26.3228	26.3228	26.3228
October	26.3228	26.0391	26.1489
November	26.4352	26.1439	26.3387
December	26.4586	26.2113	26.3447