YEARLY HIGH
0.7278 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.7068 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7158 WST

2019 AED to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AED to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 13, valuing the pair at 0.7278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.7068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7108 to the December average rate of 0.7188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7278 was up 1.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7162, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,639 WST
2018 Average 3,496 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,534 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.90 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7229
0.7089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 0.7117, compared to 0.7198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0108 WST (High: 0.7262 / Low: 0.7154). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 WST (High: 0.7128 / Low: 0.7076).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.7217) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+1.17%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.7217
2018 Avg (October) 0.7134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7143 0.7082 0.7108
February 0.7129 0.7068 0.7101
March 0.7128 0.7076 0.7102
April 0.7156 0.7085 0.7107
May 0.7174 0.7115 0.7143
June 0.7179 0.7104 0.7141
July 0.7193 0.7101 0.7149
August 0.7259 0.7159 0.7206
September 0.7273 0.7182 0.7216
October 0.7278 0.7182 0.7217
November 0.7268 0.7169 0.7214
December 0.7262 0.7154 0.7188