2019 WST to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5220 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.4896 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5047 CAD

2019 WST to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.4896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0324 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5095 to the December average rate of 0.4988, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5220 was down 0.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5232, 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 2,610 CAD

2018 Average 2,524 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 2,448 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.07 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5144

0.4960

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CAD 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 0.5101, compared to 0.4993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5101

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0191 CAD (High: 0.5162 / Low: 0.4971). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 CAD (High: 0.5154 / Low: 0.5099).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.5095) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0152 (+3.07%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.5095

2018 Avg (January) 0.4943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5220	0.5037	0.5095
February	0.5111	0.5012	0.5061
March	0.5166	0.5074	0.5124
April	0.5166	0.5103	0.5127
May	0.5154	0.5099	0.5129
June	0.5162	0.4971	0.5068
July	0.5031	0.4937	0.4989
August	0.5056	0.4968	0.5016
September	0.5035	0.4940	0.4997
October	0.5048	0.4896	0.4975
November	0.5052	0.4936	0.4996
December	0.5040	0.4949	0.4988