2018 WST to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

235.2400 SOS

YEARLY LOW

219.1771 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

225.4583 SOS

2018 WST to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 235.2400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 219.1771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0629 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.5590 to the December average rate of 222.3721, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 235.2400 was down 1.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 239.1281, 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 1,176,200 SOS

2017 Average 1,144,691 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,095,886 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,314.29 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

233.7722

219.9529

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SOS 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 228.3184, compared to 222.5983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 228.3184

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 222.5983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 8.4285 SOS (High: 235.2400 / Low: 226.8115). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8553 SOS (High: 223.7359 / Low: 222.8807).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.4285

September Spread (Stable) ±0.8553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.2983 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 230.5590) against the same month in 2017 (average: 225.2985), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2605 (+2.33%).

2018 Avg (January) 230.5590

2017 Avg (January) 225.2985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	235.2400	226.8115	230.5590
February	235.2234	229.7514	232.6206
March	232.2587	228.3254	229.8623
April	229.7260	224.1463	227.7865
May	226.7344	222.3617	224.4881
June	226.4347	221.8513	224.5937
July	223.9981	221.5964	223.2242
August	223.7605	222.6574	223.3937
September	223.7359	222.8807	223.4146
October	223.4636	219.1771	221.1045
November	223.3755	219.7504	222.0805
December	223.5741	220.9103	222.3721