YEARLY HIGH
594.6831 MMK
YEARLY LOW
560.5306 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
578.7822 MMK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,973,416 MMK
2018 Average 2,806,429 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,802,653 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170,762.85 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

589.0294
566.0566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 583.8492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 573.7151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±16.5413
June Spread (Stable) ±9.2272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (February) 586.3609
2018 Avg (February) 533.8317

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