YEARLY HIGH
1.5183 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.4157 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4600 PLN

2019 WST to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 1.5183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 1.4157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1026 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4389 to the December average rate of 1.4560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.5183 was up 3.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.4721, 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 7,592 PLN
2018 Average 7,030 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 7,079 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 512.90 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4976
1.4327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to PLN 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 1.4532, compared to 1.4668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0655 PLN (High: 1.5094 / Low: 1.4439). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0196 PLN (High: 1.4729 / Low: 1.4533).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0655
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0196

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1.4922) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.4262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0660 (+4.63%).

2019 Avg (September) 1.4922
2018 Avg (September) 1.4262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4551 1.4280 1.4389
February 1.4768 1.4312 1.4586
March 1.4788 1.4358 1.4585
April 1.4748 1.4488 1.4621
May 1.4729 1.4533 1.4630
June 1.4630 1.4157 1.4381
July 1.4744 1.4309 1.4473
August 1.5021 1.4505 1.4765
September 1.5183 1.4663 1.4922
October 1.5094 1.4439 1.4659
November 1.4843 1.4301 1.4627
December 1.4704 1.4424 1.4560