2018 WST to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

614.0236 LBP

YEARLY LOW

573.1995 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

589.2222 LBP

2018 WST to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 614.0236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 573.1995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.8240 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 602.1569 to the December average rate of 578.6496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 614.0236 was down 1.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 620.9900, 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 3,070,118 LBP

2017 Average 2,982,622 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,865,998 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 204,120.18 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

609.2668

574.2967

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LBP 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 597.0020, compared to 581.4424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.5596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 597.0020

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 581.4424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 18.6344 LBP (High: 614.0236 / Low: 595.3891). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9388 LBP (High: 587.8812 / Low: 582.9424).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.6344

September Spread (Stable) ±4.9388

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.5735 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 602.1569) against the same month in 2017 (average: 587.8853), the exchange rate shifted by +14.2716 (+2.43%).

2018 Avg (January) 602.1569

2017 Avg (January) 587.8853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	614.0236	595.3891	602.1569
February	611.6069	598.7423	606.3527
March	607.6934	595.9795	599.3751
April	600.8336	591.4681	596.2967
May	595.4675	584.8463	589.2054
June	593.4234	583.5507	588.6255
July	585.7543	580.3404	583.6015
August	588.4310	582.2159	584.4937
September	587.8812	582.9424	584.7844
October	584.6679	573.1995	577.2109
November	582.7306	574.7600	579.9143
December	582.8716	575.6034	578.6496