2019 WST to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 WST to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the WST to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 1329.5041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 1177.6353.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 151.8687 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1211.8139 to the December average rate of 1279.0825, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1329.5041 was up 5.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 1262.8395, 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 COP 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 1219.3333, compared to 1275.0707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 55.7373 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 88.2854 COP (High: 1329.5041 / Low: 1241.2187). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.2494 COP (High: 1206.1016 / Low: 1182.8522).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 19.8741 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1279.0825) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1235.8219), the exchange rate shifted by +43.2607 (+3.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1256.4145 | 1193.5082 | 1211.8139 |
| February | 1206.1016 | 1182.8522 | 1194.6374 |
| March | 1220.4256 | 1177.6353 | 1198.4543 |
| April | 1242.5952 | 1189.7222 | 1210.2400 |
| May | 1289.6538 | 1233.6666 | 1259.5676 |
| June | 1289.2985 | 1204.3991 | 1241.2869 |
| July | 1265.8792 | 1200.7361 | 1221.4128 |
| August | 1314.1841 | 1242.4085 | 1286.4279 |
| September | 1307.5713 | 1255.5212 | 1282.2579 |
| October | 1314.0591 | 1272.1830 | 1296.1073 |
| November | 1326.2440 | 1245.7698 | 1285.1357 |
| December | 1329.5041 | 1241.2187 | 1279.0825 |