2018 XCD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9733 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.9117 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9502 WST

2018 XCD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.9733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.9117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0616 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9306 to the December average rate of 0.9650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9733 was up 0.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,867 WST

2017 Average 4,680 WST

Yearly Trough Low 4,558 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 308.21 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9741

0.9194

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to WST 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 0.9382, compared to 0.9623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9382

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0258 WST (High: 0.9375 / Low: 0.9117). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.9578 / Low: 0.9578).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0258

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.9696) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9299), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0397 (+4.27%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.9696

2017 Avg (October) 0.9299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9375	0.9117	0.9306
February	0.9344	0.9155	0.9239
March	0.9396	0.9223	0.9352
April	0.9451	0.9310	0.9384
May	0.9554	0.9453	0.9504
June	0.9577	0.9442	0.9505
July	0.9612	0.9565	0.9585
August	0.9578	0.9578	0.9578
September	0.9578	0.9578	0.9578
October	0.9733	0.9578	0.9696
November	0.9720	0.9617	0.9652
December	0.9699	0.9608	0.9650