2019 TOP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1822 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.1333 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1479 WST

2019 TOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 1.1822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 1.1333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0489 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1515 to the December average rate of 1.1481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.1822 was up 1.82% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,911 WST

2018 Average 5,651 WST

Yearly Trough Low 5,666 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 244.62 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.1568

1.1390

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.1503, compared to 1.1454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1503

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0477 WST (High: 1.1822 / Low: 1.1345). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 WST (High: 1.1578 / Low: 1.1479).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0477

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 1.1504) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1404), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+0.88%).

2019 Avg (April) 1.1504

2018 Avg (April) 1.1404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1607	1.1376	1.1515
February	1.1639	1.1492	1.1553
March	1.1578	1.1479	1.1531
April	1.1822	1.1345	1.1504
May	1.1506	1.1390	1.1453
June	1.1583	1.1399	1.1464
July	1.1618	1.1453	1.1526
August	1.1537	1.1392	1.1444
September	1.1643	1.1333	1.1433
October	1.1500	1.1333	1.1405
November	1.1653	1.1370	1.1436
December	1.1602	1.1376	1.1481