YEARLY HIGH
0.3907 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.3650 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3780 CHF

2019 WST to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.3907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.3650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3789 to the December average rate of 0.3723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3907 was down 0.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3920, 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 1,953 CHF
2018 Average 1,905 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,825 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.06 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3881
0.3681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CHF 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 0.3824, compared to 0.3736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0114 CHF (High: 0.3765 / Low: 0.3650). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 CHF (High: 0.3774 / Low: 0.3719).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.3864) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+1.16%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.3864
2018 Avg (April) 0.3820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3822 0.3742 0.3789
February 0.3869 0.3809 0.3839
March 0.3881 0.3801 0.3833
April 0.3907 0.3820 0.3864
May 0.3900 0.3801 0.3851
June 0.3816 0.3703 0.3767
July 0.3793 0.3722 0.3762
August 0.3765 0.3650 0.3697
September 0.3772 0.3703 0.3737
October 0.3774 0.3719 0.3745
November 0.3784 0.3702 0.3749
December 0.3755 0.3681 0.3723