YEARLY HIGH
0.0929 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0822 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0901 WST

2019 ETB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0921 to the December average rate of 0.0839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0929 was down 2.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 465 WST
2018 Average 464 WST
Yearly Trough Low 411 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.64 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0929
0.0831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0912, compared to 0.0890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0052 WST (High: 0.0874 / Low: 0.0822). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.0915 / Low: 0.0904).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0921) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0916), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.49%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0921
2018 Avg (January) 0.0916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0929 0.0913 0.0921
February 0.0924 0.0910 0.0916
March 0.0922 0.0907 0.0914
April 0.0916 0.0902 0.0906
May 0.0915 0.0904 0.0908
June 0.0914 0.0900 0.0906
July 0.0918 0.0898 0.0907
August 0.0926 0.0898 0.0907
September 0.0916 0.0896 0.0902
October 0.0909 0.0889 0.0897
November 0.0907 0.0864 0.0886
December 0.0874 0.0822 0.0839