2018 WST to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.3667 SDG

YEARLY LOW

2.7573 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.0241 SDG

2018 WST to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 18.3667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 2.7573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.6094 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7884 to the December average rate of 18.2504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 554.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.3667 was up 564.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7657, 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 91,833 SDG

2017 Average 13,116 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 13,787 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,046.77 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.8146

1.2406

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SDG 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 6.3032, compared to 11.7450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3032

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 11.3995 SDG (High: 18.2519 / Low: 6.8524). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 SDG (High: 6.9825 / Low: 6.9500).

October Spread (Volatile) ±11.3995

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1056 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 18.2668) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6284), the exchange rate shifted by +15.6384 (+594.99%).

2018 Avg (November) 18.2668

2017 Avg (November) 2.6284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8525	2.7573	2.7884
February	7.2871	2.8273	6.6848
March	7.2732	7.0921	7.1553
April	7.2122	7.0533	7.1385
May	7.1114	6.9951	7.0329
June	7.0760	6.9546	7.0191
July	6.9822	6.9200	6.9516
August	6.9825	6.9500	6.9619
September	6.9849	6.9490	6.9633
October	18.2519	6.8524	13.0763
November	18.3667	18.0865	18.2668
December	18.3456	18.1228	18.2504