YEARLY HIGH
1.9779 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.6508 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9170 WST

2019 BND to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BND to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 1.9779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1.6508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3271 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6657 to the December average rate of 1.9464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.9779 was up 1.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.9461, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,890 WST
2018 Average 9,150 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,254 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,635.70 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.9895
1.6362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 1.8854, compared to 1.9485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.2928 WST (High: 1.9436 / Low: 1.6508). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 WST (High: 1.9384 / Low: 1.9242).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2928
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0248 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1.9601) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7530), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2071 (+11.81%).

2019 Avg (September) 1.9601
2018 Avg (September) 1.7530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9436 1.6508 1.6657
February 1.9394 1.6515 1.9012
March 1.9384 1.9242 1.9312
April 1.9460 1.9259 1.9321
May 1.9511 1.9165 1.9415
June 1.9522 1.9077 1.9408
July 1.9560 1.9313 1.9437
August 1.9739 1.9470 1.9589
September 1.9779 1.9097 1.9601
October 1.9642 1.9117 1.9353
November 1.9642 1.9337 1.9466
December 1.9594 1.9286 1.9464