2018 WST to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.8185 MDL

YEARLY LOW

6.3749 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.5439 MDL

2018 WST to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 6.8185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 6.3749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4436 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7392 to the December average rate of 6.5852, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.8185 was down 14.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.9754, 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 34,093 MDL

2017 Average 36,454 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 31,875 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,217.92 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.7706

6.3939

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MDL 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 6.5869, compared to 6.5008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5869

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1819 MDL (High: 6.6022 / Low: 6.4203). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0964 MDL (High: 6.5345 / Low: 6.4382).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1819

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0964

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1221 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.7392) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.8219), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0827 (-13.84%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.7392

2017 Avg (January) 7.8219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.8185	6.6627	6.7392
February	6.7890	6.6157	6.6780
March	6.6416	6.4904	6.5559
April	6.5389	6.4119	6.4864
May	6.6022	6.4203	6.4940
June	6.6195	6.5143	6.5679
July	6.5118	6.3946	6.4506
August	6.4917	6.3749	6.4253
September	6.5345	6.4382	6.4928
October	6.5456	6.4186	6.4915
November	6.6184	6.5112	6.5595
December	6.6437	6.4793	6.5852