YEARLY HIGH
62.3037 PKR
YEARLY LOW
52.9466 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
57.0919 PKR

2019 WST to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 62.3037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 52.9466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3571 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.4190 to the December average rate of 58.6746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 62.3037 was up 16.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 53.6755, 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 311,519 PKR
2018 Average 236,481 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 264,733 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,785.58 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

61.4199
52.6889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to PKR 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 54.7932, compared to 59.3906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.7932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.3906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 6.5495 PKR (High: 62.3037 / Low: 55.7542). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5891 PKR (High: 53.6926 / Low: 53.1035).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.5495
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5891

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.1011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 58.6744) against the same month in 2018 (average: 46.2335), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4409 (+26.91%).

2019 Avg (June) 58.6744
2018 Avg (June) 46.2335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.8042 53.0357 53.4190
February 53.6926 53.1035 53.4165
March 54.0761 52.9466 53.5878
April 54.4848 53.8031 54.2262
May 58.1208 53.8516 55.4354
June 62.3037 55.7542 58.6744
July 62.0455 59.4905 60.6923
August 61.0983 58.9138 60.1998
September 59.4425 58.3870 59.0987
October 59.5522 58.4087 58.9527
November 59.1942 58.0867 58.7252
December 58.9372 58.1195 58.6746