YEARLY HIGH
324.5560 CLP
YEARLY LOW
248.3613 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
267.5126 CLP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,622,780 CLP
2018 Average 1,249,425 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,241,807 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 380,973.38 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

299.6482
247.1767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 258.3239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 276.7012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±45.7669
April Spread (Stable) ±5.9983

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (November) 295.2756
2018 Avg (November) 259.7639

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