YEARLY HIGH
1.0409 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.0109 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0280 XCD

2019 WST to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 1.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0300 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0352 to the December average rate of 1.0236, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0409 was down 5.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0969, 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 5,204 XCD
2018 Average 5,262 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 5,055 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.78 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0378
1.0178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to XCD 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 1.0339, compared to 1.0222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0152 XCD (High: 1.0284 / Low: 1.0132). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 XCD (High: 1.0397 / Low: 1.0322).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 1.0362) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0823), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0462 (-4.27%).

2019 Avg (February) 1.0362
2018 Avg (February) 1.0823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0389 1.0301 1.0352
February 1.0409 1.0321 1.0362
March 1.0397 1.0322 1.0360
April 1.0385 1.0282 1.0353
May 1.0340 1.0255 1.0301
June 1.0357 1.0248 1.0304
July 1.0361 1.0229 1.0292
August 1.0277 1.0136 1.0211
September 1.0244 1.0117 1.0197
October 1.0244 1.0109 1.0195
November 1.0263 1.0124 1.0200
December 1.0284 1.0132 1.0236