YEARLY HIGH
0.0210 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0187 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0197 WST

2019 JMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.0187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0201 to the December average rate of 0.0193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0210 was up 0.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105 WST
2018 Average 100 WST
Yearly Trough Low 94 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.40 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0209
0.0187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.0200, compared to 0.0194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0012 WST (High: 0.0208 / Low: 0.0196). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0196 / Low: 0.0192).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.0207) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0199), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+4.08%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.0207
2018 Avg (March) 0.0199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0206 0.0195 0.0201
February 0.0202 0.0190 0.0195
March 0.0210 0.0202 0.0207
April 0.0208 0.0196 0.0201
May 0.0196 0.0192 0.0195
June 0.0204 0.0193 0.0200
July 0.0200 0.0192 0.0197
August 0.0200 0.0194 0.0196
September 0.0197 0.0192 0.0195
October 0.0199 0.0191 0.0195
November 0.0192 0.0187 0.0189
December 0.0200 0.0187 0.0193