2019 WST to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

587.5689 LBP

YEARLY LOW

558.0211 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

574.4909 LBP

2019 WST to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 587.5689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 558.0211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.5477 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 577.9673 to the December average rate of 572.9005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 587.5689 was down 4.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 614.0236, 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 2,937,844 LBP

2018 Average 2,945,507 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,790,106 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,738.74 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

579.5362

568.6253

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LBP 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 577.4725, compared to 571.5093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 577.4725

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 571.5093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 15.8124 LBP (High: 573.8335 / Low: 558.0211). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2766 LBP (High: 582.1820 / Low: 575.9055).

August Spread (Volatile) ±15.8124

February Spread (Stable) ±6.2766

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.9859 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 575.7925) against the same month in 2018 (average: 589.2054), the exchange rate shifted by -13.4128 (-2.28%).

2019 Avg (May) 575.7925

2018 Avg (May) 589.2054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	581.7060	572.0382	577.9673
February	582.1820	575.9055	578.6269
March	581.3799	575.0492	578.4824
April	580.3468	573.7483	578.3417
May	587.5689	572.2867	575.7925
June	578.2521	571.8548	575.6242
July	580.1446	570.7804	575.3605
August	573.8335	558.0211	570.3746
September	573.0946	562.7219	569.5345
October	573.5972	565.2398	570.1541
November	575.0484	565.4509	570.7316
December	576.3434	566.1007	572.9005