YEARLY HIGH
1.9226 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.8499 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8802 WST

2019 LYD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 1.9226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 1.8499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0727 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8810 to the December average rate of 1.8826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.9226 was down 0.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.9271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,613 WST
2018 Average 9,416 WST
Yearly Trough Low 9,250 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 363.48 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.8880
1.8745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 1.8788, compared to 1.8816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0526 WST (High: 1.9226 / Low: 1.8700). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 WST (High: 1.8900 / Low: 1.8685).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0526
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.8840) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.8673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+0.89%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.8840
2018 Avg (August) 1.8673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9011 1.8712 1.8810
February 1.8916 1.8675 1.8794
March 1.8933 1.8633 1.8793
April 1.8900 1.8685 1.8756
May 1.8943 1.8663 1.8791
June 1.8971 1.8665 1.8786
July 1.8914 1.8499 1.8768
August 1.9226 1.8700 1.8840
September 1.9048 1.8646 1.8796
October 1.9039 1.8622 1.8796
November 1.9042 1.8735 1.8869
December 1.8988 1.8737 1.8826