YEARLY HIGH
3.1690 SBD
YEARLY LOW
3.0456 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1190 SBD

2019 WST to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 3.1690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 3.0456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1234 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1058 to the December average rate of 3.1374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.1690 was up 0.35% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.1580, 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 15,845 SBD
2018 Average 15,340 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 15,228 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 616.99 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.1433
3.0845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SBD 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 3.1186, compared to 3.1194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1118 SBD (High: 3.1668 / Low: 3.0549). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0453 SBD (High: 3.1576 / Low: 3.1123).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1118
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0453

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0490 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 3.1384) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.0541), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0843 (+2.76%).

2019 Avg (July) 3.1384
2018 Avg (July) 3.0541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1668 3.0549 3.1058
February 3.1514 3.0762 3.1105
March 3.1455 3.0718 3.1157
April 3.1539 3.0679 3.1235
May 3.1345 3.0869 3.1199
June 3.1576 3.1123 3.1360
July 3.1690 3.1095 3.1384
August 3.1266 3.0456 3.0894
September 3.1468 3.0540 3.1090
October 3.1383 3.0881 3.1201
November 3.1528 3.0544 3.1221
December 3.1600 3.0946 3.1374