2018 WST to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 WST to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the WST to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 8339.1785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 156.3298.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8182.8487 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.4389 to the December average rate of 165.9188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8339.1785 was up 4370.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 186.5545, 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 KMF 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 160.4167, compared to 209.7948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 49.3781 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8174.6664 KMF (High: 8339.1785 / Low: 164.5121). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3288 KMF (High: 165.3645 / Low: 163.0357).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 272.3762 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 438.2950) against the same month in 2017 (average: 165.2135), the exchange rate shifted by +273.0815 (+165.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 163.4323 | 157.1217 | 160.4389 |
| February | 161.3422 | 157.9106 | 159.6706 |
| March | 160.2496 | 156.3298 | 157.9779 |
| April | 159.5083 | 156.4577 | 158.2711 |
| May | 164.6334 | 158.8452 | 161.8389 |
| June | 165.3645 | 163.0357 | 164.3027 |
| July | 164.0737 | 161.5106 | 162.6189 |
| August | 167.5669 | 163.0839 | 165.0405 |
| September | 164.6074 | 161.4237 | 163.3233 |
| October | 166.5444 | 162.1019 | 163.5721 |
| November | 8339.1785 | 164.5121 | 438.2950 |
| December | 167.2036 | 164.2779 | 165.9188 |