2018 WST to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1412.1685 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1215.5058 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1300.9478 MGA

2018 WST to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1412.1685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 1215.5058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 196.6626 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1289.4013 to the December average rate of 1361.7399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1412.1685 was up 8.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 1303.1375, 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 7,060,842 MGA

2017 Average 6,171,249 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 6,077,529 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 983,313.10 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1392.5941

1233.2485

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WST to MGA 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 1275.1801, compared to 1326.7154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 51.5353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1275.1801

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1326.7154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 84.4330 MGA (High: 1412.1685 / Low: 1327.7355). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.8810 MGA (High: 1288.9738 / Low: 1268.0928).

December Spread (Volatile) ±84.4330

August Spread (Stable) ±20.8810

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 22.6538 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -22.6538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1361.7399) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1267.0950), the exchange rate shifted by +94.6449 (+7.47%).

2018 Avg (December) 1361.7399

2017 Avg (December) 1267.0950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1309.2128	1275.2039	1289.4013
February	1298.0257	1242.2321	1269.1810
March	1269.1705	1215.5058	1246.5273
April	1288.8398	1255.1867	1268.2751
May	1295.8066	1256.8778	1268.7363
June	1332.7781	1280.8669	1308.9598
July	1311.0495	1266.8373	1290.7063
August	1288.9738	1268.0928	1277.8687
September	1328.7902	1288.9738	1314.3293
October	1354.7754	1316.9272	1336.3332
November	1411.9698	1341.8874	1379.3153
December	1412.1685	1327.7355	1361.7399