2019 WST to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 WST to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the WST to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 346.6393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 336.6632.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9761 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 344.7251 to the December average rate of 340.8675, 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 346.6393 was down 5.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 365.2777, 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 KPW 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 344.2918, compared to 340.4021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8897 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 5.0710 KPW (High: 342.4843 / Low: 337.4133). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4997 KPW (High: 346.2469 / Low: 343.7472).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.6841 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 345.0656) against the same month in 2018 (average: 360.4410), the exchange rate shifted by -15.3754 (-4.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 345.9644 | 343.0400 | 344.7251 |
| February | 346.6393 | 343.7015 | 345.0656 |
| March | 346.2469 | 343.7472 | 344.9949 |
| April | 345.8260 | 342.4228 | 344.7903 |
| May | 344.3567 | 341.5201 | 343.0288 |
| June | 344.9130 | 341.2927 | 343.1459 |
| July | 345.0440 | 340.6514 | 342.7397 |
| August | 342.2505 | 337.5527 | 340.0556 |
| September | 341.1555 | 336.8990 | 339.5677 |
| October | 341.1560 | 336.6632 | 339.5124 |
| November | 341.7725 | 337.1367 | 339.6698 |
| December | 342.4843 | 337.4133 | 340.8675 |