YEARLY HIGH
0.0225 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0207 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0215 WST

2019 ISK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0218 to the December average rate of 0.0216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0225 was down 13.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 112 WST
2018 Average 119 WST
Yearly Trough Low 103 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.82 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0219
0.0210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0216, compared to 0.0213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0012 WST (High: 0.0225 / Low: 0.0212). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0211).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.0218) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0254), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0036 (-14.32%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.0218
2018 Avg (March) 0.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0224 0.0214 0.0218
February 0.0220 0.0216 0.0218
March 0.0225 0.0212 0.0218
April 0.0220 0.0212 0.0217
May 0.0216 0.0211 0.0214
June 0.0213 0.0208 0.0210
July 0.0217 0.0207 0.0211
August 0.0217 0.0210 0.0214
September 0.0215 0.0209 0.0212
October 0.0215 0.0211 0.0213
November 0.0220 0.0211 0.0215
December 0.0220 0.0214 0.0216