YEARLY HIGH
303.4568 MWK
YEARLY LOW
269.5323 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
279.2890 MWK

2019 WST to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 303.4568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 269.5323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.9245 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 280.1331 to the December average rate of 277.8966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 303.4568 was down 2.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 312.6187, 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 1,517,284 MWK
2018 Average 1,420,633 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,347,661 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,622.57 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

289.7130
273.1853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MWK 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 280.1171, compared to 278.4608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 280.1171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 278.4608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 28.2606 MWK (High: 301.6028 / Low: 273.3422). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4628 MWK (High: 280.5221 / Low: 278.0593).

June Spread (Volatile) ±28.2606
February Spread (Stable) ±2.4628

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 11.5541 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.5541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 280.1331) against the same month in 2018 (average: 288.3843), the exchange rate shifted by -8.2512 (-2.86%).

2019 Avg (January) 280.1331
2018 Avg (January) 288.3843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 303.4568 275.4748 280.1331
February 280.5221 278.0593 279.3463
March 279.9670 276.4363 278.3059
April 280.7821 275.8743 278.8700
May 280.5604 273.2602 276.0704
June 301.6028 273.3422 287.9768
July 291.7117 282.4008 288.3357
August 287.1074 270.1873 276.7816
September 278.3943 269.5323 274.5626
October 278.6264 273.0712 276.3586
November 279.0060 273.7036 276.8298
December 281.0287 272.8174 277.8966