YEARLY HIGH
0.0264 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0246 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0254 WST

2018 XPF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0257 to the December average rate of 0.0249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0264 was up 3.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 132 WST
2017 Average 120 WST
Yearly Trough Low 123 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.22 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0263
0.0247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0257, compared to 0.0251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.0261 / Low: 0.0253). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0256 / Low: 0.0253).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0261) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0227), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+14.98%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0261
2017 Avg (March) 0.0227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0261 0.0253 0.0257
February 0.0261 0.0256 0.0258
March 0.0264 0.0258 0.0261
April 0.0264 0.0259 0.0261
May 0.0257 0.0249 0.0254
June 0.0254 0.0248 0.0251
July 0.0256 0.0253 0.0254
August 0.0254 0.0246 0.0250
September 0.0255 0.0251 0.0253
October 0.0255 0.0248 0.0252
November 0.0251 0.0246 0.0248
December 0.0251 0.0247 0.0249