YEARLY HIGH
1.9372 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.7318 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8474 WST

2024 AUD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AUD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 1.9372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.7318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2054 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8605 to the December average rate of 1.7710, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.9372 was up 0.41% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.9293, 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 9,686 WST
2023 Average 9,076 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,659 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,027.04 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.9088
1.7585
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 1.8437, compared to 1.8510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 0.0913 WST (High: 1.9276 / Low: 1.8363). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 WST (High: 1.8731 / Low: 1.8429).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0913
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0578 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 1.8963) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.7459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1504 (+8.61%).

2024 Avg (September) 1.8963
2023 Avg (September) 1.7459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9065 1.8346 1.8605
February 1.8408 1.8069 1.8275
March 1.8603 1.8211 1.8363
April 1.8559 1.7955 1.8219
May 1.8766 1.8284 1.8562
June 1.8731 1.8429 1.8598
July 1.8962 1.8309 1.8693
August 1.9032 1.8183 1.8633
September 1.9372 1.8629 1.8963
October 1.9276 1.8363 1.8774
November 1.8690 1.8074 1.8288
December 1.8206 1.7318 1.7710