YEARLY HIGH
0.5023 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.4245 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4635 WST

2019 TRY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TRY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.5023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.4245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0778 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4873 to the December average rate of 0.4508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5023 was down 25.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6773, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25,114 WST
2018 Average 27,294 WST
Yearly Trough Low 21,226 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,888.22 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5006
0.4286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 0.4659, compared to 0.4610 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) 0.4659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0355 WST (High: 0.4873 / Low: 0.4518). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 WST (High: 0.4668 / Low: 0.4574).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0355
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.4873) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6669), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1796 (-26.94%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.4873
2018 Avg (January) 0.6669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5023 0.4728 0.4873
February 0.5011 0.4877 0.4946
March 0.4873 0.4518 0.4759
April 0.4730 0.4386 0.4522
May 0.4506 0.4245 0.4346
June 0.4579 0.4443 0.4510
July 0.4720 0.4565 0.4631
August 0.4844 0.4535 0.4688
September 0.4693 0.4567 0.4641
October 0.4663 0.4468 0.4577
November 0.4668 0.4574 0.4616
December 0.4639 0.4417 0.4508