YEARLY HIGH
0.0533 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0512 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0525 WST

2019 GMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.0533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.0512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0527 to the December average rate of 0.0514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0533 was down 3.11% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 267 WST
2018 Average 267 WST
Yearly Trough Low 256 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.42 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0530
0.0513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0527, compared to 0.0523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0527
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0014 WST (High: 0.0530 / Low: 0.0516). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0528 / Low: 0.0524).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.0529) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0544), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-2.81%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.0529
2018 Avg (June) 0.0544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0530 0.0525 0.0527
February 0.0528 0.0524 0.0526
March 0.0528 0.0523 0.0526
April 0.0530 0.0525 0.0526
May 0.0531 0.0527 0.0529
June 0.0533 0.0525 0.0529
July 0.0531 0.0522 0.0527
August 0.0532 0.0524 0.0528
September 0.0530 0.0523 0.0526
October 0.0530 0.0516 0.0522
November 0.0524 0.0513 0.0518
December 0.0521 0.0512 0.0514