2019 WST to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 WST to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the WST to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 96.4045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 93.6303.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7742 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.8876 to the December average rate of 94.8097, 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 96.4045 was down 8.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 105.5002, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
WST to YER Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 95.7497, compared to 94.6808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0689 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 1.3918 YER (High: 95.2677 / Low: 93.8759). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7145 YER (High: 96.3146 / Low: 95.6002).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7347 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 95.9286) against the same month in 2018 (average: 100.2481), the exchange rate shifted by -4.3195 (-4.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 96.2360 | 95.4035 | 95.8876 |
| February | 96.4045 | 95.4435 | 95.9286 |
| March | 96.3146 | 95.6002 | 95.9578 |
| April | 96.1783 | 95.2509 | 95.9019 |
| May | 95.7888 | 94.9711 | 95.3881 |
| June | 95.9244 | 94.8721 | 95.4341 |
| July | 95.9416 | 94.7671 | 95.3240 |
| August | 95.2024 | 93.8962 | 94.5893 |
| September | 94.8984 | 93.6953 | 94.4491 |
| October | 94.8985 | 93.6303 | 94.4320 |
| November | 95.0697 | 93.7802 | 94.4804 |
| December | 95.2677 | 93.8759 | 94.8097 |