YEARLY HIGH
27.6207 BTN
YEARLY LOW
25.9246 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.7644 BTN

2019 WST to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 27.6207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 25.9246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6960 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.0496 to the December average rate of 26.9557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 27.6207 was down 2.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 28.4002, 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 138,103 BTN
2018 Average 133,058 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 129,623 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,480.16 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

27.3728
26.0615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BTN 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 26.7742, compared to 26.7546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.7546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.1087 BTN (High: 27.1649 / Low: 26.0562). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4129 BTN (High: 26.6395 / Low: 26.2265).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.1087
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6277 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 27.2635) against the same month in 2018 (average: 25.7812), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4823 (+5.75%).

2019 Avg (February) 27.2635
2018 Avg (February) 25.7812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.4261 26.5580 27.0496
February 27.6207 26.9475 27.2635
March 27.2088 26.2803 26.6359
April 26.8188 26.3150 26.6228
May 26.9265 26.3443 26.5905
June 26.6395 26.2265 26.4832
July 26.4963 25.9246 26.1708
August 27.1649 26.0562 26.7832
September 27.2737 26.5270 26.8732
October 26.9915 26.5724 26.7865
November 27.2674 26.5756 26.9580
December 27.1802 26.7069 26.9557