2018 WST to UAH Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.6354 UAH

YEARLY LOW

10.1034 UAH

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.5922 UAH

2018 WST to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 11.6354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 10.1034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5320 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3262 to the December average rate of 10.6386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.6354 was up 4.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.0953, 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 58,177 UAH

2017 Average 52,569 UAH

Yearly Trough Low 50,517 UAH

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,660.05 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.4405

10.0689

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to UAH 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 10.5555, compared to 10.6289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5555

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.5729 UAH (High: 11.1979 / Low: 10.6250). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1728 UAH (High: 11.0021 / Low: 10.8293).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5729

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1728

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4661 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4661

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 11.3262) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.6233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7029 (+6.62%).

2018 Avg (January) 11.3262

2017 Avg (January) 10.6233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.6354	11.0692	11.3262
February	11.1979	10.6250	10.8734
March	10.7051	10.2336	10.4074
April	10.4601	10.1862	10.3173
May	10.2911	10.1180	10.1944
June	10.3231	10.1152	10.2142
July	10.3770	10.1034	10.1832
August	10.9174	10.4138	10.6320
September	11.0021	10.8293	10.8929
October	10.9020	10.6235	10.7213
November	10.8913	10.5452	10.7053
December	10.8593	10.4441	10.6386