YEARLY HIGH
48.3126 ISK
YEARLY LOW
44.5190 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.6147 ISK

2019 WST to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 48.3126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 44.5190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7936 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.8405 to the December average rate of 46.2176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 48.3126 was up 0.46% compared to the 2018 peak of 48.0914, 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 241,563 ISK
2018 Average 210,593 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 222,595 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,968.07 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

47.7002
45.6714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ISK 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 46.3713, compared to 46.8582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.3713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.8582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 2.5703 ISK (High: 47.0894 / Low: 44.5190). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7837 ISK (High: 47.3451 / Low: 46.5614).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.5703
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7837

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7110 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 47.4631) against the same month in 2018 (average: 41.1002), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3629 (+15.48%).

2019 Avg (July) 47.4631
2018 Avg (July) 41.1002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.7165 44.5526 45.8405
February 46.3994 45.3905 45.9429
March 47.0894 44.5190 45.9533
April 47.0958 45.5517 46.1534
May 47.4241 46.2068 46.8064
June 48.1893 46.9503 47.5311
July 48.3126 46.0082 47.4631
August 47.5279 46.0338 46.7521
September 47.8689 46.4636 47.1136
October 47.3451 46.5614 46.9819
November 47.2901 45.4983 46.6210
December 46.7732 45.4583 46.2176