2019 WST to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.2240 AFN

YEARLY LOW

28.4602 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.6210 AFN

2019 WST to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 31.2240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 28.4602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7638 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.9143 to the December average rate of 29.7504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 31.2240 was up 6.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 29.3799, 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 156,120 AFN

2018 Average 140,920 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 142,301 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,818.99 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

30.7803

28.5316

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AFN 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 29.4698, compared to 29.7722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.4698

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.7722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.4188 AFN (High: 30.4134 / Low: 28.9945). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4229 AFN (High: 29.8938 / Low: 29.4709).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.4188

December Spread (Stable) ±0.4229

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9165 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 30.5773) against the same month in 2018 (average: 27.9395), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6379 (+9.44%).

2019 Avg (June) 30.5773

2018 Avg (June) 27.9395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.1852	28.7398	28.9143
February	28.9707	28.4602	28.7190
March	29.2475	28.4927	28.9009
April	29.8948	29.1079	29.6020
May	30.8120	29.5049	30.1050
June	31.2240	30.1245	30.5773
July	31.2063	30.2803	30.5929
August	30.4134	28.9945	29.6764
September	29.7450	29.2355	29.5330
October	29.6862	29.2547	29.5211
November	29.8101	29.3032	29.5593
December	29.8938	29.4709	29.7504