2019 WST to LSL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 WST to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the WST to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 5.8537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 5.0894.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7643 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3199 to the December average rate of 5.4592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.8537 was down 2.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.0231, 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 LSL 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 5.4306, compared to 5.5548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1242 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.4500 LSL (High: 5.8537 / Low: 5.4038). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1662 LSL (High: 5.4211 / Low: 5.2549).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2144 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 5.7107) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.3658), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3449 (+6.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5430 | 5.1256 | 5.3199 |
| February | 5.4155 | 5.0894 | 5.2837 |
| March | 5.6376 | 5.3434 | 5.5038 |
| April | 5.5176 | 5.3394 | 5.4202 |
| May | 5.5882 | 5.4202 | 5.4917 |
| June | 5.7376 | 5.3822 | 5.5645 |
| July | 5.4211 | 5.2549 | 5.3500 |
| August | 5.8537 | 5.4038 | 5.7107 |
| September | 5.7503 | 5.4906 | 5.6052 |
| October | 5.7561 | 5.4810 | 5.6210 |
| November | 5.6768 | 5.4789 | 5.5826 |
| December | 5.6167 | 5.3089 | 5.4592 |