2019 WST to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 WST to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the WST to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 27.6137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 25.9536.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6600 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.0648 to the December average rate of 26.9559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 27.6137 was down 2.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 28.3909, 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 INR 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 26.7828, compared to 26.7831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.9679 INR (High: 27.2157 / Low: 26.2478). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4350 INR (High: 26.9657 / Low: 26.5306).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6231 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 27.2970) against the same month in 2018 (average: 25.8122), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4848 (+5.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4316 | 26.5314 | 27.0648 |
| February | 27.6137 | 26.9514 | 27.2970 |
| March | 27.2463 | 26.2992 | 26.6739 |
| April | 26.8370 | 26.3839 | 26.5966 |
| May | 26.9693 | 26.3274 | 26.5937 |
| June | 26.6407 | 26.1470 | 26.4707 |
| July | 26.4302 | 25.9536 | 26.1804 |
| August | 27.2157 | 26.2478 | 26.8918 |
| September | 27.2412 | 26.6458 | 26.9122 |
| October | 26.9657 | 26.5306 | 26.7856 |
| November | 27.2762 | 26.4828 | 26.9729 |
| December | 27.2006 | 26.6816 | 26.9559 |