2019 WST to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 WST to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the WST to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 324.5560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 248.3613.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 76.1947 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 258.5940 to the December average rate of 290.7505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 324.5560 was up 20.56% compared to the 2018 peak of 269.2153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
WST to CLP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 258.3239, compared to 276.7012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.3772 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 45.7669 CLP (High: 324.5560 / Low: 278.7891). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9983 CLP (High: 259.0309 / Low: 253.0326).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 7.0447 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 295.2756) against the same month in 2018 (average: 259.7639), the exchange rate shifted by +35.5118 (+13.67%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 266.8401 | 254.0542 | 258.5940 |
| February | 254.8386 | 248.3613 | 251.5493 |
| March | 262.3149 | 251.9984 | 257.0805 |
| April | 259.0309 | 253.0326 | 255.4450 |
| May | 270.2721 | 257.7435 | 263.6712 |
| June | 270.9179 | 256.9145 | 263.6036 |
| July | 267.9560 | 257.2921 | 261.6544 |
| August | 273.8536 | 263.8097 | 269.6520 |
| September | 275.2897 | 265.6482 | 270.8859 |
| October | 281.5273 | 265.7768 | 271.9887 |
| November | 324.5560 | 278.7891 | 295.2756 |
| December | 321.6294 | 278.6218 | 290.7505 |