YEARLY HIGH
0.0384 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0375 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0380 WST

2019 KGS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KGS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.0384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.0375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0380 to the December average rate of 0.0379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0384 was down 0.06% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192 WST
2018 Average 188 WST
Yearly Trough Low 187 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.45 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0382
0.0377
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0380, compared to 0.0380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0383 / Low: 0.0378). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0381 / Low: 0.0378).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.0381) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0382), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.48%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.0381
2018 Avg (October) 0.0382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0382 0.0379 0.0380
February 0.0381 0.0378 0.0380
March 0.0381 0.0378 0.0380
April 0.0383 0.0379 0.0380
May 0.0384 0.0380 0.0382
June 0.0383 0.0378 0.0381
July 0.0380 0.0375 0.0377
August 0.0383 0.0378 0.0380
September 0.0383 0.0379 0.0381
October 0.0384 0.0379 0.0381
November 0.0383 0.0378 0.0380
December 0.0383 0.0378 0.0379