YEARLY HIGH
0.0189 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0161 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0176 WST

2019 PKR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.0189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.0161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0187 to the December average rate of 0.0170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0189 was down 17.78% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,443 WST
2018 Average 10,611 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,025 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,418.27 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0189
0.0163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0183, compared to 0.0168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0019 WST (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0161). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0188 / Low: 0.0186).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.0187) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0225), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-17.04%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.0187
2018 Avg (March) 0.0225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0189 0.0186 0.0187
February 0.0188 0.0186 0.0187
March 0.0189 0.0185 0.0187
April 0.0186 0.0184 0.0184
May 0.0186 0.0172 0.0181
June 0.0179 0.0161 0.0171
July 0.0168 0.0161 0.0165
August 0.0170 0.0164 0.0166
September 0.0171 0.0168 0.0169
October 0.0171 0.0168 0.0170
November 0.0172 0.0169 0.0170
December 0.0172 0.0170 0.0170