2018 WST to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9057 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.8613 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8850 TOP

2018 WST to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.9057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.8613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0444 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8935 to the December average rate of 0.8732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9057 was down 0.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9142, 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 4,529 TOP

2017 Average 4,478 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,307 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.88 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8957

0.8711

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TOP 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 0.8847, compared to 0.8852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8847

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0300 TOP (High: 0.8938 / Low: 0.8637). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 TOP (High: 0.8926 / Low: 0.8926).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0300

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.8935) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8974), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-0.43%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.8935

2017 Avg (January) 0.8974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9057	0.8898	0.8935
February	0.8994	0.8758	0.8867
March	0.8907	0.8706	0.8797
April	0.8858	0.8658	0.8769
May	0.8938	0.8637	0.8818
June	0.8934	0.8867	0.8896
July	0.8992	0.8879	0.8936
August	0.8926	0.8926	0.8926
September	0.8926	0.8926	0.8926
October	0.8926	0.8765	0.8797
November	0.8829	0.8750	0.8795
December	0.8820	0.8613	0.8732