2018 WST to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

144.0818 MRO

YEARLY LOW

79.1640 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

138.4091 MRO

2018 WST to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 144.0818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 79.1640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.9177 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141.1195 to the December average rate of 136.8879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 144.0818 was down 4.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 150.2229, 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 720,409 MRO

2017 Average 711,529 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 395,820 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 324,588.61 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

143.3068

131.5995

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MRO 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 140.2307, compared to 136.5874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.2307

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.5874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 58.5588 MRO (High: 137.7228 / Low: 79.1640). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3863 MRO (High: 138.1091 / Low: 137.7228).

October Spread (Volatile) ±58.5588

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3863

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 5.4052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 141.1195) against the same month in 2017 (average: 139.8253), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2942 (+0.93%).

2018 Avg (January) 141.1195

2017 Avg (January) 139.8253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	144.0818	139.8259	141.1195
February	143.5479	140.7716	142.3312
March	142.4194	139.8718	140.7231
April	141.2861	139.2259	140.1897
May	139.3463	137.7403	138.5106
June	139.5564	137.3595	138.5099
July	137.9116	136.9521	137.4519
August	138.1091	137.3365	137.7664
September	138.1091	137.7228	137.9803
October	137.7228	79.1640	132.5751
November	137.3544	135.9009	136.8630
December	137.4806	136.1984	136.8879