YEARLY HIGH
45.9061 DZD
YEARLY LOW
44.5540 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.4199 DZD

2019 WST to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 45.9061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 44.5540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3521 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.3310 to the December average rate of 45.3013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 45.9061 was down 0.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 46.0639, 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 229,531 DZD
2018 Average 226,975 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 222,770 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,760.67 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

45.7813
45.1751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to DZD 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 45.5318, compared to 45.3079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.5318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.3079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.0484 DZD (High: 45.6024 / Low: 44.5540). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3259 DZD (High: 45.8656 / Low: 45.5397).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0484
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1835 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 45.6384) against the same month in 2018 (average: 45.0966), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5418 (+1.20%).

2019 Avg (March) 45.6384
2018 Avg (March) 45.0966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.5637 45.0093 45.3310
February 45.6858 45.2177 45.4871
March 45.9061 45.3025 45.6384
April 45.8656 45.5397 45.7307
May 45.7765 45.3868 45.5809
June 45.6429 44.9918 45.4228
July 45.7742 45.0821 45.4375
August 45.6024 44.5540 45.2539
September 45.7390 44.8005 45.3495
October 45.5570 44.8663 45.2256
November 45.5525 44.8558 45.2799
December 45.4689 45.0730 45.3013