YEARLY HIGH
0.0879 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0829 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0851 WST

2019 TWD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TWD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.0829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0848 to the December average rate of 0.0873, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0879 was up 0.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0875, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 439 WST
2018 Average 426 WST
Yearly Trough Low 415 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.90 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0876
0.0837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 0.0844, compared to 0.0858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0022 WST (High: 0.0851 / Low: 0.0829). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0850 / Low: 0.0844).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0873) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0848), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+3.01%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0873
2018 Avg (December) 0.0848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0855 0.0844 0.0848
February 0.0851 0.0843 0.0847
March 0.0849 0.0842 0.0845
April 0.0850 0.0844 0.0846
May 0.0851 0.0829 0.0840
June 0.0851 0.0831 0.0840
July 0.0854 0.0839 0.0845
August 0.0851 0.0831 0.0844
September 0.0862 0.0845 0.0853
October 0.0873 0.0854 0.0865
November 0.0877 0.0864 0.0870
December 0.0879 0.0865 0.0873