2018 WST to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

439.7905 KRW

YEARLY LOW

415.3528 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

428.4661 KRW

2018 WST to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 439.7905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 415.3528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.4377 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 423.8641 to the December average rate of 430.8104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 439.7905 was down 6.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 470.2979, 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 2,198,953 KRW

2017 Average 2,234,608 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 2,076,764 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,188.55 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

434.5848

417.7089

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KRW 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 424.5286, compared to 432.4037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 424.5286

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 432.4037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 18.0882 KRW (High: 434.5664 / Low: 416.4782). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7837 KRW (High: 422.1291 / Low: 416.3454).

June Spread (Volatile) ±18.0882

May Spread (Stable) ±5.7837

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 8.3842 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 432.3784) against the same month in 2017 (average: 450.8164), the exchange rate shifted by -18.4380 (-4.09%).

2018 Avg (February) 432.3784

2017 Avg (February) 450.8164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	434.2989	418.0955	423.8641
February	439.7905	427.4214	432.3784
March	430.1115	418.1254	423.9942
April	425.2692	415.3528	421.6132
May	422.1291	416.3454	419.1152
June	434.5664	416.4782	426.2062
July	438.6693	428.9337	433.1612
August	439.3608	427.9644	433.1784
September	439.5154	428.8182	432.6993
October	436.6558	427.8087	432.5306
November	437.3947	425.2517	432.0423
December	435.0280	426.2873	430.8104