YEARLY HIGH
42.9643 VUV
YEARLY LOW
41.3609 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.0172 VUV

2018 WST to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 42.9643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 41.3609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6034 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.8483 to the December average rate of 42.4999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 42.9643 was down 0.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 43.3429, 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 214,821 VUV
2017 Average 211,330 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 206,804 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,016.91 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

42.5782
41.6391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to VUV 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 41.8559, compared to 42.1784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.8559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.1784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.5222 VUV (High: 42.9643 / Low: 41.4420). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VUV (High: 41.9155 / Low: 41.9155).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5222
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 0.3150 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 42.0324) against the same month in 2017 (average: 42.3337), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3013 (-0.71%).

2018 Avg (February) 42.0324
2017 Avg (February) 42.3337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.2442 41.3997 41.8483
February 42.9643 41.4420 42.0324
March 42.1757 41.3609 41.7174
April 42.1102 41.3913 41.7479
May 42.3465 41.5855 41.9281
June 42.3112 41.5617 41.8612
July 42.2441 41.5607 41.9016
August 41.9155 41.9155 41.9155
September 41.9155 41.9155 41.9155
October 42.6232 41.9155 42.3718
November 42.7340 42.0457 42.4663
December 42.7021 42.1594 42.4999