YEARLY HIGH
0.8037 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.7748 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7881 WST

2019 PEN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 0.8037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.7748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7810 to the December average rate of 0.7878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8037 was up 1.36% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7929, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,019 WST
2018 Average 3,908 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,874 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.75 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7994
0.7793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.7870, compared to 0.7892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0254 WST (High: 0.8030 / Low: 0.7776). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 WST (High: 0.7936 / Low: 0.7855).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0254
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.7977) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7908), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+0.88%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.7977
2018 Avg (July) 0.7908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7888 0.7748 0.7810
February 0.7918 0.7796 0.7852
March 0.7939 0.7839 0.7893
April 0.7936 0.7855 0.7902
May 0.7930 0.7803 0.7878
June 0.8009 0.7764 0.7884
July 0.8037 0.7932 0.7977
August 0.8030 0.7776 0.7836
September 0.8023 0.7786 0.7898
October 0.7990 0.7811 0.7896
November 0.7961 0.7771 0.7866
December 0.7987 0.7765 0.7878