2018 WST to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

365.2777 KPW

YEARLY LOW

342.1442 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

350.5426 KPW

2018 WST to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 365.2777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 342.1442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.1335 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 357.8838 to the December average rate of 345.0957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 365.2777 was down 1.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 369.8747, 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 1,826,388 KPW

2017 Average 1,779,184 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 1,710,721 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,667.49 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

362.1381

341.7739

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KPW 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 355.0176, compared to 346.0676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.9500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 355.0176

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 346.0676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 10.0659 KPW (High: 365.2777 / Low: 355.2117). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KPW (High: 347.6873 / Low: 347.6873).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.0659

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.4960 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 357.8838) against the same month in 2017 (average: 350.9171), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9667 (+1.99%).

2018 Avg (January) 357.8838

2017 Avg (January) 350.9171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	365.2777	355.2117	357.8838
February	363.7475	356.3837	360.4410
March	361.0633	354.4137	356.0995
April	357.6863	352.3463	354.9031
May	352.2799	348.5625	350.4071
June	352.6809	347.7455	350.3709
July	348.1759	346.4482	347.4316
August	347.6873	347.6873	347.6873
September	347.6873	347.6873	347.6873
October	347.6873	342.1442	343.4709
November	346.2717	342.6072	345.0328
December	346.5897	343.3573	345.0957