2019 WST to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

460.2144 IQD

YEARLY LOW

440.3189 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

453.1347 IQD

2019 WST to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 460.2144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 440.3189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.8955 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 456.3407 to the December average rate of 451.2461, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 460.2144 was down 4.54% compared to the 2018 peak of 482.0815, 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 2,301,072 IQD

2018 Average 2,316,963 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 2,201,595 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,477.55 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

457.6533

448.5111

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to IQD 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 455.7320, compared to 450.5374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 455.7320

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 450.5374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 12.5552 IQD (High: 452.8741 / Low: 440.3189). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7549 IQD (High: 458.7193 / Low: 454.9644).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.5552

February Spread (Stable) ±3.7549

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.5860 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5860

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 456.3407) against the same month in 2018 (average: 472.5579), the exchange rate shifted by -16.2173 (-3.43%).

2019 Avg (January) 456.3407

2018 Avg (January) 472.5579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	460.2144	452.6581	456.3407
February	458.7193	454.9644	456.8915
March	458.5491	454.5102	456.5141
April	458.8732	452.9104	456.5276
May	455.8671	451.6055	454.0954
June	456.8774	451.2647	454.0227
July	457.4241	450.4169	453.6402
August	452.8741	440.3189	450.0541
September	452.3885	443.5061	449.3298
October	452.6597	444.9565	449.2730
November	452.7468	446.1743	449.6815
December	453.6499	446.5710	451.2461