2018 WST to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 WST to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the WST to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 3241.2181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 2427.0751.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 814.1429 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3048.0181 to the December average rate of 3217.0584, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3241.2181 was up 5.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 3082.2889, 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 SLL 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 2982.5205, compared to 3024.6174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 42.0969 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 725.2332 SLL (High: 3241.2181 / Low: 2515.9849). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SLL (High: 3241.2181 / Low: 3241.2181).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 358.5117 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2803.4498) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3057.8715), the exchange rate shifted by -254.4217 (-8.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3110.7893 | 3019.7932 | 3048.0181 |
| February | 3104.4836 | 3033.2213 | 3073.1826 |
| March | 3074.6573 | 3018.0329 | 3037.1906 |
| April | 3060.4623 | 3001.4854 | 3034.2292 |
| May | 3052.5553 | 2983.9127 | 3030.5071 |
| June | 3065.8318 | 2436.1632 | 2671.9954 |
| July | 2518.1893 | 2427.0751 | 2467.5939 |
| August | 3241.2181 | 2515.9849 | 2803.4498 |
| September | 3241.2181 | 3241.2181 | 3241.2181 |
| October | 3241.2181 | 3189.5441 | 3201.9118 |
| November | 3228.0218 | 3193.8605 | 3216.4724 |
| December | 3230.9867 | 3200.8534 | 3217.0584 |