YEARLY HIGH
0.2779 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2721 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2748 XDR

2019 WST to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.2779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.2721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2742 to the December average rate of 0.2746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2779 was down 0.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2792, 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 1,389 XDR
2018 Average 1,373 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,361 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.69 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2758
0.2740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to XDR 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 0.2746, compared to 0.2751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.0048 XDR (High: 0.2779 / Low: 0.2731). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 XDR (High: 0.2760 / Low: 0.2740).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 0.2757) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2756), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.04%).

2019 Avg (September) 0.2757
2018 Avg (September) 0.2756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2750 0.2725 0.2742
February 0.2759 0.2733 0.2747
March 0.2759 0.2733 0.2748
April 0.2760 0.2740 0.2752
May 0.2755 0.2734 0.2745
June 0.2753 0.2728 0.2742
July 0.2775 0.2737 0.2756
August 0.2774 0.2732 0.2752
September 0.2779 0.2731 0.2757
October 0.2771 0.2724 0.2749
November 0.2761 0.2721 0.2745
December 0.2758 0.2727 0.2746