YEARLY HIGH
1.4147 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.3740 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3972 AED

2019 WST to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.4147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 1.3740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0408 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4069 to the December average rate of 1.3912, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4147 was down 5.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.4908, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,074 AED
2018 Average 7,152 AED
Yearly Trough Low 6,870 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203.91 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4106
1.3833
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AED 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 1.4051, compared to 1.3892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0208 AED (High: 1.3978 / Low: 1.3770). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 AED (High: 1.4131 / Low: 1.4029).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 1.4083) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.4710), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0627 (-4.26%).

2019 Avg (February) 1.4083
2018 Avg (February) 1.4710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4120 1.4000 1.4069
February 1.4147 1.4027 1.4083
March 1.4131 1.4029 1.4080
April 1.4114 1.3975 1.4072
May 1.4054 1.3939 1.4000
June 1.4077 1.3929 1.4005
July 1.4082 1.3902 1.3988
August 1.3968 1.3776 1.3878
September 1.3923 1.3749 1.3858
October 1.3924 1.3740 1.3856
November 1.3949 1.3758 1.3862
December 1.3978 1.3770 1.3912