YEARLY HIGH
1.8943 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.7795 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8284 WST

2019 AUD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AUD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.8943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 1.7795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1148 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8681 to the December average rate of 1.8189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.8943 was down 6.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.0350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,472 WST
2018 Average 9,594 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,898 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 573.95 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.8758
1.7837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.8468, compared to 1.8099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0861 WST (High: 1.8924 / Low: 1.8063). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 WST (High: 1.8068 / Low: 1.7795).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0861
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 1.8639) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.9645), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1006 (-5.12%).

2019 Avg (February) 1.8639
2018 Avg (February) 1.9645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8924 1.8063 1.8681
February 1.8943 1.8437 1.8639
March 1.8601 1.8298 1.8478
April 1.8734 1.8323 1.8564
May 1.8442 1.8022 1.8221
June 1.8517 1.7974 1.8227
July 1.8662 1.7974 1.8332
August 1.8068 1.7795 1.7914
September 1.8310 1.7802 1.8042
October 1.8241 1.7795 1.8027
November 1.8415 1.7868 1.8091
December 1.8448 1.7959 1.8189