YEARLY HIGH
0.0351 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0320 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0338 WST

2019 AFN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.0351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.0320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0346 to the December average rate of 0.0336, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0351 was down 14.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 176 WST
2018 Average 177 WST
Yearly Trough Low 160 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.55 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0350
0.0325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0340, compared to 0.0336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0016 WST (High: 0.0345 / Low: 0.0329). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0339 / Low: 0.0335).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0348) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0360), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-3.28%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0348
2018 Avg (February) 0.0360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0348 0.0343 0.0346
February 0.0351 0.0345 0.0348
March 0.0351 0.0342 0.0346
April 0.0344 0.0335 0.0338
May 0.0339 0.0325 0.0332
June 0.0332 0.0320 0.0327
July 0.0330 0.0320 0.0327
August 0.0345 0.0329 0.0337
September 0.0342 0.0336 0.0339
October 0.0342 0.0337 0.0339
November 0.0341 0.0335 0.0338
December 0.0339 0.0335 0.0336