YEARLY HIGH
40.2445 RSD
YEARLY LOW
37.5296 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.0042 RSD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 201,222 RSD
2017 Average 212,687 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 187,648 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,574.41 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.0898
37.7273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.5372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.4711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3998
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4673

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 0.4536 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 39.8618
2017 Avg (December) 39.4450

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