2019 WST to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 WST to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the WST to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 462.2729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 424.1499.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.1230 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 429.2910 to the December average rate of 443.9232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 462.2729 was up 5.11% compared to the 2018 peak of 439.7905, 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 KRW 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 438.2414, compared to 447.9003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.6589 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 15.3108 KRW (High: 453.8377 / Low: 438.5269). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7944 KRW (High: 433.1515 / Low: 427.3571).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.4907 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 457.2600) against the same month in 2018 (average: 433.1784), the exchange rate shifted by +24.0816 (+5.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 434.2168 | 424.1499 | 429.2910 |
| February | 433.1515 | 427.3571 | 430.5065 |
| March | 438.3679 | 430.6823 | 434.2054 |
| April | 444.9878 | 434.2031 | 437.6690 |
| May | 455.2576 | 443.2736 | 450.6492 |
| June | 453.8377 | 438.5269 | 447.1273 |
| July | 452.2721 | 443.7460 | 448.3378 |
| August | 462.2729 | 453.8510 | 457.2600 |
| September | 457.6157 | 443.1364 | 450.7693 |
| October | 453.6817 | 439.3099 | 446.1179 |
| November | 447.0538 | 434.6650 | 440.9938 |
| December | 451.4252 | 437.8850 | 443.9232 |