YEARLY HIGH
68.5768 DJF
YEARLY LOW
56.7159 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.6865 DJF

2019 WST to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 68.5768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 56.7159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8609 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.8157 to the December average rate of 67.4206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 68.5768 was down 5.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 72.4143, 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 342,884 DJF
2018 Average 346,263 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 283,580 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,304.40 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

68.3632
67.0468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to DJF 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 68.0398, compared to 67.3331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.0398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.3331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 11.7115 DJF (High: 68.4274 / Low: 56.7159). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5135 DJF (High: 68.4991 / Low: 67.9856).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.7115
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.5297 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 68.2535) against the same month in 2018 (average: 71.1155), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8620 (-4.02%).

2019 Avg (February) 68.2535
2018 Avg (February) 71.1155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.4274 56.7159 67.8157
February 68.5768 67.9856 68.2535
March 68.4991 67.9856 68.2388
April 68.4159 67.7236 68.2008
May 68.1252 67.5451 67.8539
June 68.2161 67.5001 67.8762
July 68.2420 67.3922 67.7971
August 67.7086 66.7792 67.2673
September 67.4828 66.6311 67.1687
October 67.4920 66.5938 67.1565
November 67.5950 66.6969 67.1886
December 67.7358 66.7328 67.4206