YEARLY HIGH
147.6870 KZT
YEARLY LOW
142.4953 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
145.6831 KZT

2019 WST to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 147.6870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 142.4953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1916 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.9823 to the December average rate of 145.5192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 147.6870 was up 0.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 147.4093, 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 738,435 KZT
2018 Average 671,405 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 712,477 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,958.12 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

147.0651
144.4781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KZT 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 145.1478, compared to 146.2185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.1478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.2185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 4.6543 KZT (High: 147.1497 / Low: 142.4953). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3332 KZT (High: 146.0264 / Low: 144.6932).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.6543
April Spread (Stable) ±1.3332

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8391 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 146.3583) against the same month in 2018 (average: 142.0977), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2606 (+3.00%).

2019 Avg (November) 146.3583
2018 Avg (November) 142.0977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 147.2442 143.4775 144.9823
February 147.0160 142.8717 144.6937
March 145.9107 144.1396 145.0069
April 146.0264 144.6932 145.4967
May 145.7280 143.7521 144.9141
June 147.2572 144.1880 145.7931
July 147.6191 145.0559 146.3424
August 147.1497 142.4953 146.1278
September 147.0579 144.1612 146.1137
October 147.5653 145.6478 146.8495
November 147.6870 144.6258 146.3583
December 146.9287 144.2122 145.5192