2018 WST to TWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.9225 TWD

YEARLY LOW

11.4255 TWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.7310 TWD

2018 WST to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 11.9225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 11.4255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4970 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7005 to the December average rate of 11.7994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.9225 was down 4.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.5408, 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 59,613 TWD

2017 Average 60,147 TWD

Yearly Trough Low 57,128 TWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,485.10 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.8891

11.5200

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TWD 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 11.6472, compared to 11.8148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1677 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6472

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.2842 TWD (High: 11.7097 / Low: 11.4255). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1142 TWD (High: 11.6744 / Low: 11.5602).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2842

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1639 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 11.8544) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.2900), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4356 (-3.54%).

2018 Avg (August) 11.8544

2017 Avg (August) 12.2900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.8281	11.5822	11.7005
February	11.8557	11.6252	11.7146
March	11.7097	11.4255	11.5507
April	11.7114	11.4349	11.5853
May	11.6744	11.5602	11.6219
June	11.8183	11.5860	11.7101
July	11.8550	11.7014	11.7879
August	11.9225	11.7862	11.8544
September	11.9064	11.7679	11.8583
October	11.8519	11.7260	11.7891
November	11.8945	11.6499	11.8000
December	11.8995	11.6624	11.7994