2019 WST to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 WST to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the WST to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 594.6831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 560.5306.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.1526 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 587.1150 to the December average rate of 567.9710, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 594.6831 was down 5.35% compared to the 2018 peak of 628.2839, 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 MMK 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 583.8492, compared to 573.7151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.1341 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 16.5413 MMK (High: 577.0719 / Low: 560.5306). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2272 MMK (High: 584.2400 / Low: 575.0128).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.4918 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 586.3609) against the same month in 2018 (average: 533.8317), the exchange rate shifted by +52.5292 (+9.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 591.7877 | 578.7009 | 587.1150 |
| February | 594.6831 | 578.8588 | 586.3609 |
| March | 590.8972 | 577.8391 | 583.9013 |
| April | 587.6894 | 577.3281 | 581.0922 |
| May | 589.7849 | 579.0815 | 583.6183 |
| June | 584.2400 | 575.0128 | 581.0078 |
| July | 581.6324 | 570.4463 | 575.7307 |
| August | 577.0719 | 560.5306 | 572.5506 |
| September | 580.7269 | 566.7803 | 576.8520 |
| October | 581.5765 | 572.3052 | 577.3391 |
| November | 576.7750 | 564.0476 | 571.8473 |
| December | 574.7258 | 561.3185 | 567.9710 |