YEARLY HIGH
0.6058 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.5056 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5228 BND

2019 WST to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.6058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.5056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1002 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6008 to the December average rate of 0.5138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6058 was down 0.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6069, 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 3,029 BND
2018 Average 2,740 BND
Yearly Trough Low 2,528 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 500.96 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6099
0.5011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BND 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 0.5323, compared to 0.5132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0913 BND (High: 0.6058 / Low: 0.5145). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 BND (High: 0.5197 / Low: 0.5159).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0913
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0736 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.6008) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0753 (+14.32%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.6008
2018 Avg (January) 0.5256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6058 0.5145 0.6008
February 0.6055 0.5156 0.5272
March 0.5197 0.5159 0.5178
April 0.5192 0.5139 0.5176
May 0.5218 0.5125 0.5151
June 0.5242 0.5122 0.5153
July 0.5178 0.5112 0.5145
August 0.5136 0.5066 0.5105
September 0.5236 0.5056 0.5102
October 0.5231 0.5091 0.5167
November 0.5172 0.5091 0.5137
December 0.5185 0.5103 0.5138