2018 WST to PEN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3168 PEN

YEARLY LOW

1.2612 PEN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2797 PEN

2018 WST to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1.3168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 1.2612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0556 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2788 to the December average rate of 1.2901, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3168 was down 2.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3461, 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 6,584 PEN

2017 Average 6,445 PEN

Yearly Trough Low 6,306 PEN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 278.02 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3048

1.2609

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to PEN 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 1.2812, compared to 1.2782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2812

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0384 PEN (High: 1.3047 / Low: 1.2663). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 PEN (High: 1.2677 / Low: 1.2621).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0384

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.3011) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2864), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+1.14%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.3011

2017 Avg (February) 1.2864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3047	1.2663	1.2788
February	1.3168	1.2917	1.3011
March	1.3081	1.2703	1.2860
April	1.2814	1.2634	1.2737
May	1.2828	1.2674	1.2742
June	1.2830	1.2644	1.2732
July	1.2677	1.2621	1.2646
August	1.2838	1.2612	1.2711
September	1.2893	1.2709	1.2785
October	1.2873	1.2629	1.2717
November	1.3026	1.2818	1.2933
December	1.3022	1.2813	1.2901