2018 ZAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2175 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1679 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1950 WST

2018 ZAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.2175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0496 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2063 to the December average rate of 0.1826, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2175 was up 4.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,874 WST

2017 Average 9,515 WST

Yearly Trough Low 8,396 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,478.06 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2172

0.1720

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.2065, compared to 0.1836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2065

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0197 WST (High: 0.1958 / Low: 0.1760). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 WST (High: 0.2175 / Low: 0.2106).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0197

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0164 (+8.32%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2134

2017 Avg (March) 0.1970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2115	0.2015	0.2063
February	0.2166	0.2052	0.2113
March	0.2175	0.2106	0.2134
April	0.2145	0.2049	0.2096
May	0.2090	0.2015	0.2050
June	0.2035	0.1865	0.1933
July	0.1973	0.1876	0.1935
August	0.1958	0.1760	0.1844
September	0.1834	0.1679	0.1758
October	0.1844	0.1764	0.1802
November	0.1903	0.1802	0.1852
December	0.1899	0.1781	0.1826