YEARLY HIGH
907.5274 TZS
YEARLY LOW
860.2902 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
877.6398 TZS

2019 WST to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 907.5274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 860.2902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.2372 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 883.3198 to the December average rate of 870.4664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 907.5274 was down 0.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 913.2957, 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 4,537,637 TZS
2018 Average 4,432,934 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 4,301,451 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236,185.86 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

900.5863
864.2611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TZS 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 885.4620, compared to 869.8176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.6444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 885.4620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 869.8176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 23.0203 TZS (High: 907.5274 / Low: 884.5071). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.7536 TZS (High: 882.7184 / Low: 871.9648).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.0203
June Spread (Stable) ±10.7536

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 12.3350 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.3350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 897.5592) against the same month in 2018 (average: 892.8236), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7356 (+0.53%).

2019 Avg (March) 897.5592
2018 Avg (March) 892.8236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 890.3588 877.7107 883.3198
February 902.5948 884.3050 892.9596
March 907.5274 884.5071 897.5592
April 889.6950 877.0588 885.2242
May 884.7450 871.4074 877.0804
June 882.7184 871.9648 876.6287
July 881.8174 870.6508 875.7094
August 874.2631 862.6541 868.8229
September 871.6057 860.2902 867.2939
October 872.1796 861.1470 867.2882
November 874.1020 861.3163 869.3247
December 874.3181 861.6215 870.4664