2018 WST to SRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0310 SRD

YEARLY LOW

2.8352 SRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9065 SRD

2018 WST to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 3.0310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 2.8352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1958 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9668 to the December average rate of 2.8597, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0310 was down 0.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0565, 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 15,155 SRD

2017 Average 14,800 SRD

Yearly Trough Low 14,176 SRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 978.79 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0053

2.8318

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SRD 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 2.9454, compared to 2.8677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9454

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0875 SRD (High: 3.0310 / Low: 2.9435). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SRD (High: 2.8812 / Low: 2.8812).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0875

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0373 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.9668) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.9116), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0552 (+1.90%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.9668

2017 Avg (January) 2.9116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0310	2.9435	2.9668
February	3.0183	2.9572	2.9909
March	2.9960	2.9408	2.9548
April	2.9680	2.9237	2.9449
May	2.9231	2.8923	2.9076
June	2.9265	2.8855	2.9073
July	2.8852	2.8539	2.8788
August	2.8812	2.8812	2.8812
September	2.8812	2.8812	2.8812
October	2.8812	2.8352	2.8462
November	2.8694	2.8391	2.8592
December	2.8721	2.8453	2.8597