2018 WST to VUV Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |