YEARLY HIGH
0.7128 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6923 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7010 WST

2019 SAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.7128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.6923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6962 to the December average rate of 0.7039, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7128 was up 1.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,564 WST
2018 Average 3,424 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,462 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.19 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7079
0.6943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.6970, compared to 0.7049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0107 WST (High: 0.7113 / Low: 0.7006). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 WST (High: 0.6981 / Low: 0.6930).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.7068) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6986), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+1.17%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.7068
2018 Avg (October) 0.6986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7013 0.6934 0.6962
February 0.6982 0.6923 0.6955
March 0.6981 0.6930 0.6956
April 0.7009 0.6939 0.6960
May 0.7030 0.6968 0.6996
June 0.7023 0.6958 0.6992
July 0.7045 0.6955 0.7001
August 0.7109 0.7011 0.7056
September 0.7122 0.7032 0.7066
October 0.7128 0.7033 0.7068
November 0.7118 0.7022 0.7066
December 0.7113 0.7006 0.7039