YEARLY HIGH
0.7143 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6200 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6675 WST

2019 BRL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BRL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.7143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.6200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0943 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6983 to the December average rate of 0.6427, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7143 was down 10.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,858 WST
2018 Average 17,671 WST
Yearly Trough Low 15,500 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,357.96 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7076
0.6313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 0.6805, compared to 0.6545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0502 WST (High: 0.6850 / Low: 0.6348). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 WST (High: 0.6886 / Low: 0.6685).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0502
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

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 0.0365 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.7013) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7689), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0677 (-8.80%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.7013
2018 Avg (February) 0.7689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7141 0.6730 0.6983
February 0.7143 0.6913 0.7013
March 0.6936 0.6510 0.6786
April 0.6817 0.6545 0.6695
May 0.6705 0.6404 0.6563
June 0.6886 0.6685 0.6789
July 0.7099 0.6810 0.6950
August 0.6850 0.6348 0.6585
September 0.6563 0.6336 0.6433
October 0.6663 0.6343 0.6496
November 0.6675 0.6200 0.6376
December 0.6543 0.6251 0.6427