YEARLY HIGH
2.7394 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.5598 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6464 WST

2019 CHF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CHF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 2.7394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 2.5598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1796 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6394 to the December average rate of 2.6862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.7394 was up 1.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.7003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,697 WST
2018 Average 13,128 WST
Yearly Trough Low 12,799 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 898.01 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.7165
2.5763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 2.6156, compared to 2.6771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0833 WST (High: 2.7394 / Low: 2.6561). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 WST (High: 2.6888 / Low: 2.6496).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0833
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 2.7048) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.6178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0870 (+3.33%).

2019 Avg (August) 2.7048
2018 Avg (August) 2.6178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6720 2.6165 2.6394
February 2.6253 2.5847 2.6050
March 2.6312 2.5769 2.6093
April 2.6175 2.5598 2.5880
May 2.6308 2.5644 2.5967
June 2.7005 2.6202 2.6552
July 2.6868 2.6362 2.6580
August 2.7394 2.6561 2.7048
September 2.7007 2.6514 2.6761
October 2.6888 2.6496 2.6700
November 2.7011 2.6426 2.6676
December 2.7164 2.6631 2.6862