YEARLY HIGH
3.6749 WST
YEARLY LOW
3.5990 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6385 WST

2019 XDR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 3.6749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 3.5990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0759 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6473 to the December average rate of 3.6411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.6749 was down 1.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.7137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,375 WST
2018 Average 18,203 WST
Yearly Trough Low 17,995 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 379.49 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.6496
3.6253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to WST 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 3.6420, compared to 3.6351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.0631 WST (High: 3.6621 / Low: 3.5990). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0267 WST (High: 3.6499 / Low: 3.6232).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0631
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0267

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 3.6434) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.6281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+0.42%).

2019 Avg (November) 3.6434
2018 Avg (November) 3.6281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6696 3.6365 3.6473
February 3.6590 3.6243 3.6397
March 3.6585 3.6245 3.6395
April 3.6499 3.6232 3.6342
May 3.6576 3.6298 3.6436
June 3.6660 3.6325 3.6475
July 3.6541 3.6030 3.6279
August 3.6605 3.6045 3.6331
September 3.6621 3.5990 3.6273
October 3.6706 3.6083 3.6376
November 3.6749 3.6220 3.6434
December 3.6670 3.6257 3.6411