2018 WST to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

105.5002 YER

YEARLY LOW

95.1734 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

97.5287 YER

2018 WST to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 105.5002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 95.1734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3268 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.5281 to the December average rate of 95.9862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 105.5002 was up 2.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 102.8587, 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 527,501 YER

2017 Average 494,661 YER

Yearly Trough Low 475,867 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,633.92 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

100.7194

95.0636

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to YER 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 98.7987, compared to 96.2587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.7987

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.2587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 6.9361 YER (High: 105.5002 / Low: 98.5641). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0574 YER (High: 96.7340 / Low: 96.6766).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.9361

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0574

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2480 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 99.4225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 98.1955), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2270 (+1.25%).

2018 Avg (March) 99.4225

2017 Avg (March) 98.1955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	101.5905	98.7132	99.5281
February	101.1700	99.1218	100.2481
March	105.5002	98.5641	99.4225
April	99.4765	97.9842	98.6989
May	97.9658	96.8434	97.4508
June	98.0845	96.6768	97.4436
July	96.8700	96.3861	96.6452
August	96.7340	96.6766	96.7051
September	96.7340	96.6573	96.7057
October	96.6960	95.1734	95.5349
November	96.3215	95.3022	95.9748
December	96.4100	95.4799	95.9862