YEARLY HIGH
137.5002 MRO
YEARLY LOW
133.5431 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.7976 MRO

2019 WST to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 137.5002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 133.5431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9572 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.7410 to the December average rate of 135.2108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 137.5002 was down 4.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 144.0818, 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 687,501 MRO
2018 Average 691,885 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 667,715 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,785.92 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

137.0963
134.4530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MRO 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 136.5691, compared to 135.0262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136.5691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.0262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 2.0115 MRO (High: 135.8521 / Low: 133.8406). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9916 MRO (High: 137.3446 / Low: 136.3531).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.0115
March Spread (Stable) ±0.9916

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.0647 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 136.8760) against the same month in 2018 (average: 142.3312), the exchange rate shifted by -5.4551 (-3.83%).

2019 Avg (February) 136.8760
2018 Avg (February) 142.3312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.2325 136.0725 136.7410
February 137.5002 136.3349 136.8760
March 137.3446 136.3531 136.8480
April 137.1776 135.8277 136.7668
May 136.5948 135.4696 136.0681
June 136.8155 135.3794 136.1145
July 136.8675 135.1251 135.9534
August 135.7594 133.8959 134.8887
September 135.3250 133.6366 134.6952
October 135.3252 133.5431 134.6732
November 135.5697 133.7309 134.7357
December 135.8521 133.8406 135.2108