YEARLY HIGH
5543.3210 IDR
YEARLY LOW
5239.5482 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5376.8141 IDR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 27,716,605 IDR
2018 Average 27,573,641 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 26,197,741 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,518,863.83 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5491.5338
5280.4947
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5427.5494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5326.0789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±194.8912
April Spread (Stable) ±76.6261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -82.2037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (May) 5473.9472
2018 Avg (May) 5465.1101

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