2019 WST to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8824 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.8459 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8712 TOP

2019 WST to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.8824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.8459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0365 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8685 to the December average rate of 0.8710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8824 was down 2.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9057, 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 4,412 TOP

2018 Average 4,425 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,229 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.59 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8780

0.8644

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TOP 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 0.8693, compared to 0.8731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8693

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0356 TOP (High: 0.8814 / Low: 0.8459). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 TOP (High: 0.8711 / Low: 0.8637).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0356

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.8769) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8797), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-0.32%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.8769

2018 Avg (October) 0.8797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8790	0.8616	0.8685
February	0.8701	0.8592	0.8656
March	0.8711	0.8637	0.8672
April	0.8814	0.8459	0.8693
May	0.8780	0.8691	0.8732
June	0.8773	0.8633	0.8723
July	0.8731	0.8608	0.8676
August	0.8778	0.8668	0.8738
September	0.8824	0.8589	0.8747
October	0.8824	0.8696	0.8769
November	0.8795	0.8581	0.8744
December	0.8791	0.8620	0.8710