2019 NZD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8039 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.6563 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7330 WST

2019 NZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 1.8039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 1.6563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1476 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7704 to the December average rate of 1.7428, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.8039 was down 4.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,020 WST

2018 Average 8,885 WST

Yearly Trough Low 8,281 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 738.17 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.7932

1.6697

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 1.7569, compared to 1.7090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7569

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0691 WST (High: 1.7893 / Low: 1.7202). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0408 WST (High: 1.7136 / Low: 1.6727).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0691

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0408

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0504 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 1.7829) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.8330), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0501 (-2.73%).

2019 Avg (March) 1.7829

2018 Avg (March) 1.8330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7992	1.7316	1.7704
February	1.8027	1.7568	1.7825
March	1.8039	1.7618	1.7829
April	1.7719	1.7228	1.7521
May	1.7454	1.7018	1.7221
June	1.7726	1.7042	1.7316
July	1.7893	1.7202	1.7532
August	1.7356	1.6737	1.7028
September	1.7132	1.6582	1.6800
October	1.6995	1.6563	1.6808
November	1.7136	1.6727	1.6947
December	1.7711	1.7156	1.7428