2019 WST to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 WST to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the WST to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 5543.3210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 5239.5482.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 303.7728 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5420.4362 to the December average rate of 5298.0813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5543.3210 was down 5.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 5843.0812, 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 IDR 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 5427.5494, compared to 5326.0789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 101.4705 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 194.8912 IDR (High: 5439.5441 / Low: 5244.6528). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 76.6261 IDR (High: 5463.9019 / Low: 5387.2758).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 82.2037 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 5473.9472) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5465.1101), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8371 (+0.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5518.0982 | 5337.3970 | 5420.4362 |
| February | 5449.0884 | 5329.7433 | 5378.9764 |
| March | 5494.4889 | 5391.1125 | 5450.2513 |
| April | 5463.9019 | 5387.2758 | 5415.5297 |
| May | 5543.3210 | 5406.8728 | 5473.9472 |
| June | 5495.7958 | 5356.2443 | 5426.1553 |
| July | 5421.6985 | 5268.9350 | 5343.9516 |
| August | 5439.5441 | 5244.6528 | 5372.5161 |
| September | 5382.5073 | 5239.5482 | 5316.6952 |
| October | 5360.7173 | 5258.6867 | 5321.0203 |
| November | 5334.4636 | 5257.0600 | 5304.2087 |
| December | 5350.9374 | 5272.5139 | 5298.0813 |