YEARLY HIGH
1.5680 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.3895 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4651 WST

2019 ANG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ANG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.5680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 1.3895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1785 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4677 to the December average rate of 1.5520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.5680 was up 5.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.4871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,840 WST
2018 Average 7,141 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,947 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 892.72 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.5673
1.3836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 1.4238, compared to 1.5065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0940 WST (High: 1.4834 / Low: 1.3895). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 WST (High: 1.4081 / Low: 1.3937).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0940
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1.5520) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.4683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0836 (+5.70%).

2019 Avg (December) 1.5520
2018 Avg (December) 1.4683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4768 1.4444 1.4677
February 1.4586 1.4357 1.4482
March 1.4426 1.4087 1.4273
April 1.4146 1.3925 1.4010
May 1.4081 1.3937 1.3995
June 1.4073 1.3912 1.3989
July 1.4834 1.3895 1.4544
August 1.5182 1.4729 1.4836
September 1.5244 1.4857 1.5013
October 1.5238 1.5019 1.5116
November 1.5554 1.5203 1.5360
December 1.5680 1.5347 1.5520