YEARLY HIGH
1.1426 TND
YEARLY LOW
0.9374 TND
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0254 TND

2018 WST to TND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to TND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 1.1426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.9374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2052 TND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9723 to the December average rate of 1.1280, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1426 was up 13.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0050, 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 5,713 TND
2017 Average 4,763 TND
Yearly Trough Low 4,687 TND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,026.22 TND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1457
0.9331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TND 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 0.9714, compared to 1.0793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0411 TND (High: 0.9977 / Low: 0.9566). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 TND (High: 1.0828 / Low: 1.0668).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0411
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.1280) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9772), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1507 (+15.42%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.1280
2017 Avg (December) 0.9772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9944 0.9566 0.9723
February 0.9757 0.9514 0.9593
March 0.9674 0.9374 0.9508
April 0.9762 0.9437 0.9574
May 0.9977 0.9566 0.9813
June 1.0198 0.9961 1.0075
July 1.0405 1.0055 1.0178
August 1.0750 1.0384 1.0603
September 1.0828 1.0668 1.0736
October 1.1012 1.0690 1.0836
November 1.1237 1.0935 1.1128
December 1.1426 1.1175 1.1280