YEARLY HIGH
116.2014 HUF
YEARLY LOW
105.1834 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
110.5211 HUF

2019 WST to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 116.2014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 105.1834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0179 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 107.2102 to the December average rate of 112.7828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 116.2014 was up 5.11% compared to the 2018 peak of 110.5538, 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 581,007 HUF
2018 Average 526,042 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 525,917 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,089.66 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

114.6316
106.5356
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to HUF 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 108.5084, compared to 112.5338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 108.5084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.5338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 5.2671 HUF (High: 115.5697 / Low: 110.3027). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9396 HUF (High: 110.5009 / Low: 108.5613).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.2671
April Spread (Stable) ±1.9396

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.7742 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 113.9569) against the same month in 2018 (average: 107.7074), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2496 (+5.80%).

2019 Avg (September) 113.9569
2018 Avg (September) 107.7074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.2104 105.6253 107.2102
February 108.6466 106.0010 107.3979
March 109.8228 105.1834 107.3134
April 110.5009 108.5613 109.5728
May 111.6438 109.4147 110.6651
June 110.9773 107.5243 108.8908
July 112.1786 109.0725 110.5217
August 113.7106 108.8544 111.0744
September 116.2014 112.2788 113.9569
October 115.6529 111.1563 112.9783
November 115.5697 110.3027 113.8884
December 113.8980 111.7707 112.7828