YEARLY HIGH
8339.1785 KMF
YEARLY LOW
156.3298 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
185.1057 KMF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 41,695,893 KMF
2017 Average 862,422 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 781,649 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,914,243.38 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

466.3267
129.9462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.4167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 209.7948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8174.6664
June Spread (Stable) ±2.3288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -272.3762

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (November) 438.2950
2017 Avg (November) 165.2135

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