YEARLY HIGH
12.0613 TWD
YEARLY LOW
11.3780 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7484 TWD

2019 WST to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 12.0613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 11.3780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6833 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7971 to the December average rate of 11.4544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 12.0613 was up 1.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.9225, 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 60,307 TWD
2018 Average 58,655 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 56,890 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,416.71 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

11.9527
11.4091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TWD 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 11.8445, compared to 11.6523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.3080 TWD (High: 12.0613 / Low: 11.7533). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0784 TWD (High: 11.8414 / Low: 11.7630).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3080
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0784

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1590 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 11.9013) against the same month in 2018 (average: 11.6219), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2793 (+2.40%).

2019 Avg (May) 11.9013
2018 Avg (May) 11.6219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8443 11.6905 11.7971
February 11.8611 11.7485 11.8107
March 11.8811 11.7825 11.8313
April 11.8414 11.7630 11.8192
May 12.0613 11.7533 11.9013
June 12.0388 11.7454 11.9074
July 11.9208 11.7056 11.8301
August 12.0361 11.7502 11.8533
September 11.8294 11.6009 11.7210
October 11.7092 11.4611 11.5620
November 11.5746 11.4012 11.4931
December 11.5550 11.3780 11.4544