2018 WST to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

62.4316 LRD

YEARLY LOW

48.8664 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.9898 LRD

2018 WST to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 62.4316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 48.8664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.5652 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.4462 to the December average rate of 60.4296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 62.4316 was up 25.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 49.7414, 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 312,158 LRD

2017 Average 206,656 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 244,332 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,826.04 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

61.4814

49.4430

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LRD 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 52.0260, compared to 59.9537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.9277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.0260

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.9537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 4.6084 LRD (High: 62.4316 / Low: 57.8232). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9302 LRD (High: 60.8651 / Low: 59.9350).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.6084

December Spread (Stable) ±0.9302

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6415 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 59.9277) against the same month in 2017 (average: 37.1425), the exchange rate shifted by +22.7852 (+61.35%).

2018 Avg (July) 59.9277

2017 Avg (July) 37.1425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.9698	49.5250	50.4462
February	52.0998	48.8664	50.5735
March	52.6095	51.5556	51.8647
April	52.2496	51.0915	51.6993
May	53.7768	51.2018	52.1250
June	57.9203	53.7385	55.4473
July	62.4316	57.8232	59.9277
August	59.7250	58.5468	59.2863
September	61.7723	59.5897	59.8170
October	60.1111	59.1624	59.7832
November	60.8380	59.6236	60.4782
December	60.8651	59.9350	60.4296