2018 WST to PLN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4721 PLN

YEARLY LOW

1.3234 PLN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4057 PLN

2018 WST to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 1.4721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 1.3234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1487 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3562 to the December average rate of 1.4459, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4721 was down 9.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6271, 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 7,360 PLN

2017 Average 7,458 PLN

Yearly Trough Low 6,617 PLN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 743.25 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4605

1.3367

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to PLN 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 1.3755, compared to 1.4358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3755

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0713 PLN (High: 1.4572 / Low: 1.3859). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 PLN (High: 1.4585 / Low: 1.4339).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0713

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.4347) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4662), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0316 (-2.15%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.4347

2017 Avg (August) 1.4662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3901	1.3247	1.3562
February	1.3709	1.3359	1.3519
March	1.3623	1.3361	1.3504
April	1.3734	1.3234	1.3470
May	1.4572	1.3859	1.4117
June	1.4577	1.4151	1.4358
July	1.4553	1.4091	1.4275
August	1.4721	1.4109	1.4347
September	1.4427	1.4051	1.4262
October	1.4674	1.4138	1.4305
November	1.4676	1.4356	1.4502
December	1.4585	1.4339	1.4459