YEARLY HIGH
3320.8138 UZS
YEARLY LOW
3003.3717 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3144.7880 UZS

2018 WST to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 3320.8138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 3003.3717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 317.4421 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3238.7980 to the December average rate of 3190.9089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3320.8138 was up 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 3290.0042, 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 16,604,069 UZS
2017 Average 10,124,844 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 15,016,859 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,587,210.26 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3307.9390
2986.2108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to UZS 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 3192.2103, compared to 3097.3657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 94.8446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3192.2103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3097.3657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 125.7933 UZS (High: 3320.8138 / Low: 3195.0205). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.5524 UZS (High: 3025.9242 / Low: 3003.3717).

January Spread (Volatile) ±125.7933
August Spread (Stable) ±22.5524

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 68.8145 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -68.8145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3238.7980) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1263.2875), the exchange rate shifted by +1975.5105 (+156.38%).

2018 Avg (January) 3238.7980
2017 Avg (January) 1263.2875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3320.8138 3195.0205 3238.7980
February 3312.1228 3243.9563 3281.1283
March 3270.0162 3206.2760 3228.2078
April 3215.2028 3160.6314 3191.0148
May 3165.9704 3104.6158 3128.7252
June 3123.3691 3043.9318 3085.3876
July 3041.7694 3005.1294 3016.5731
August 3025.9242 3003.3717 3013.0215
September 3130.7308 3023.4837 3068.3843
October 3156.7377 3088.1669 3127.5694
November 3190.6791 3131.4513 3167.7371
December 3201.7648 3173.2976 3190.9089