YEARLY HIGH
18.3659 SDG
YEARLY LOW
16.6470 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.4701 SDG

2019 WST to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 18.3659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 16.6470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7189 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2208 to the December average rate of 17.0911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.3659 was down 0.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 18.3667, 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 91,830 SDG
2018 Average 45,172 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 83,235 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,594.64 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

18.3847
16.8944
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SDG 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 17.8774, compared to 17.0629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 1.1298 SDG (High: 18.3106 / Low: 17.1807). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1713 SDG (High: 18.3474 / Low: 18.1761).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1298
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1713

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9316 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 18.2208) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.7884), the exchange rate shifted by +15.4324 (+553.45%).

2019 Avg (January) 18.2208
2018 Avg (January) 2.7884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3659 18.0571 18.2208
February 18.3474 18.1761 18.2605
March 18.3511 18.1449 18.2573
April 18.3106 17.1807 18.1266
May 17.2658 17.0866 17.1950
June 17.2960 17.1120 17.2039
July 17.3097 17.0704 17.1849
August 17.1608 16.6470 17.0386
September 17.1036 16.7970 17.0205
October 17.1141 16.8751 17.0186
November 17.1331 16.8680 17.0235
December 17.1813 16.8870 17.0911