2018 WST to RSD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 WST to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the WST to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 40.2445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 37.5296.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7149 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.6597 to the December average rate of 39.8618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.2445 was down 14.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.9274, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
WST to RSD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 38.5372, compared to 39.4711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9339 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.3998 RSD (High: 39.7024 / Low: 38.3026). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4673 RSD (High: 39.1446 / Low: 38.6773).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.4536 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 39.8618) against the same month in 2017 (average: 39.4450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4168 (+1.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.3647 | 38.0537 | 38.6597 |
| February | 38.8190 | 37.9250 | 38.3778 |
| March | 38.4051 | 37.6308 | 37.9242 |
| April | 38.3073 | 37.5296 | 37.9724 |
| May | 39.7024 | 38.3026 | 38.9185 |
| June | 39.9840 | 39.0191 | 39.3706 |
| July | 39.1446 | 38.6773 | 38.9674 |
| August | 40.1824 | 39.0249 | 39.5357 |
| September | 39.5653 | 38.7652 | 39.2232 |
| October | 39.9740 | 38.9401 | 39.3458 |
| November | 40.2239 | 39.4890 | 39.8929 |
| December | 40.2445 | 39.4086 | 39.8618 |