2019 WST to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8266.0236 STD

YEARLY LOW

7988.0026 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

8105.4236 STD

2019 WST to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 8266.0236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 7988.0026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 278.0209 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8062.9676 to the December average rate of 8165.9706, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8266.0236 was down 0.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 8274.5351, 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 41,330,118 STD

2018 Average 40,217,239 STD

Yearly Trough Low 39,940,013 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,390,104.62 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8229.5728

8004.5376

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to STD 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 8056.0263, compared to 8154.8208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 98.7945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8056.0263

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8154.8208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 211.3691 STD (High: 8203.0594 / Low: 7991.6902). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 58.4672 STD (High: 8098.5617 / Low: 8040.0945).

June Spread (Volatile) ±211.3691

March Spread (Stable) ±58.4672

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 64.3012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -64.3012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 8210.8199) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8102.9142), the exchange rate shifted by +107.9057 (+1.33%).

2019 Avg (July) 8210.8199

2018 Avg (July) 8102.9142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8091.9526	8023.5522	8062.9676
February	8107.7384	8039.0260	8070.9320
March	8098.5617	8040.0945	8069.2782
April	8088.7157	8009.1159	8064.4928
May	8054.3501	7988.0026	8023.2905
June	8203.0594	7991.6902	8045.1967
July	8266.0236	8160.7928	8210.8199
August	8199.1008	8086.5598	8146.5187
September	8172.8696	8070.8978	8134.8321
October	8172.8820	8065.2491	8133.5060
November	8187.6490	8076.5937	8137.2775
December	8204.7013	8083.2189	8165.9706