YEARLY HIGH
16503.2680 IRR
YEARLY LOW
15750.2258 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16034.9549 IRR

2019 WST to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 16503.2680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 15750.2258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 753.0421 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16205.4756 to the December average rate of 15946.9952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 16503.2680 was down 2.67% compared to the 2018 peak of 16956.7481, 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 82,516,340 IRR
2018 Average 79,167,506 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 78,751,129 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,765,210.53 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

16237.6483
15851.5757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to IRR 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 16143.7791, compared to 15926.1307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 217.6485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16143.7791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15926.1307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 454.7148 IRR (High: 16503.2680 / Low: 16048.5531). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 158.4794 IRR (High: 16237.9829 / Low: 16079.5035).

January Spread (Volatile) ±454.7148
February Spread (Stable) ±158.4794

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 125.1314 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -125.1314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 16205.4756) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14333.3416), the exchange rate shifted by +1872.1340 (+13.06%).

2019 Avg (January) 16205.4756
2018 Avg (January) 14333.3416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16503.2680 16048.5531 16205.4756
February 16237.9829 16079.5035 16148.9050
March 16324.8178 16081.8373 16165.9092
April 16406.1484 16019.6779 16171.2990
May 16287.6329 15977.4475 16071.5371
June 16316.6772 15966.8082 16099.5487
July 16142.3084 15936.8084 16034.5039
August 16011.6183 15798.3781 15909.3726
September 15960.3926 15761.2569 15890.6629
October 15961.6857 15750.2258 15883.7484
November 15989.2547 15772.3803 15891.5009
December 16022.5553 15785.3182 15946.9952