YEARLY HIGH
0.0254 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0232 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0241 WST

2019 JPY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.0232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0240 to the December average rate of 0.0242, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0254 was up 5.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0242, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,709 WST
2018 Average 11,633 WST
Yearly Trough Low 11,620 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,089.16 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0251
0.0232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0238, compared to 0.0245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.0254 / Low: 0.0245). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0232).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0249) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+6.96%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0249
2018 Avg (August) 0.0233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0243 0.0238 0.0240
February 0.0239 0.0234 0.0236
March 0.0237 0.0233 0.0235
April 0.0236 0.0232 0.0234
May 0.0243 0.0235 0.0239
June 0.0245 0.0241 0.0243
July 0.0246 0.0241 0.0243
August 0.0254 0.0245 0.0249
September 0.0251 0.0244 0.0247
October 0.0249 0.0243 0.0245
November 0.0246 0.0241 0.0243
December 0.0245 0.0240 0.0242