2019 WST to NAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 WST to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the WST to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 14.0437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 5.0903.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9533 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3188 to the December average rate of 5.4583, 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 14.0437 was up 140.06% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.8500, 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 NAD 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 5.4773, compared to 5.5535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0762 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 8.6235 NAD (High: 14.0437 / Low: 5.4202). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1662 NAD (High: 5.4211 / Low: 5.2549).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2176 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 5.7675) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.8732), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8944 (+18.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5182 | 5.1256 | 5.3188 |
| February | 5.4212 | 5.0903 | 5.2842 |
| March | 5.6260 | 5.3052 | 5.5072 |
| April | 5.6012 | 5.3413 | 5.4280 |
| May | 14.0437 | 5.4202 | 5.7675 |
| June | 5.7376 | 5.3545 | 5.5580 |
| July | 5.4211 | 5.2549 | 5.3404 |
| August | 5.8537 | 5.4038 | 5.7118 |
| September | 5.7503 | 5.4906 | 5.6050 |
| October | 5.7561 | 5.4810 | 5.6214 |
| November | 5.6768 | 5.4789 | 5.5840 |
| December | 5.6167 | 5.3089 | 5.4583 |