2019 WST to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

641.5285 CDF

YEARLY LOW

610.3631 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

628.6501 CDF

2019 WST to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 641.5285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 610.3631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.1654 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 626.1685 to the December average rate of 635.6219, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 641.5285 was down 1.69% compared to the 2018 peak of 652.5522, 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 3,207,643 CDF

2018 Average 3,152,927 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 3,051,815 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,827.05 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

636.5692

625.2025

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CDF 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 627.8135, compared to 629.4867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 627.8135

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 629.4867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 22.5916 CDF (High: 632.9547 / Low: 610.3631). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4021 CDF (High: 630.1479 / Low: 622.7458).

August Spread (Volatile) ±22.5916

April Spread (Stable) ±7.4021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 6.0111 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 635.6219) against the same month in 2018 (average: 623.3357), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2862 (+1.97%).

2019 Avg (December) 635.6219

2018 Avg (December) 623.3357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	632.9442	620.3730	626.1685
February	634.4790	624.2059	628.0239
March	632.1199	622.9463	627.3618
April	630.1479	622.7458	627.8377
May	630.3148	622.0850	626.7455
June	635.9819	625.3278	630.7434
July	639.2899	628.0703	632.1609
August	632.9547	610.3631	626.1497
September	631.0960	620.9467	627.8908
October	631.1144	622.5533	627.2153
November	632.4434	621.4054	627.8813
December	641.5285	624.2500	635.6219