2019 ZAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1962 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1708 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1821 WST

2019 ZAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.1708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0254 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1888 to the December average rate of 0.1835, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1962 was down 9.80% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,809 WST

2018 Average 9,748 WST

Yearly Trough Low 8,539 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,269.44 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1904

0.1729

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ZAR 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 0.1843, compared to 0.1800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1843

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0172 WST (High: 0.1962 / Low: 0.1790). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 WST (High: 0.1820 / Low: 0.1756).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1888) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2063), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0176 (-8.51%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1888

2018 Avg (January) 0.2063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1962	0.1790	0.1888
February	0.1961	0.1845	0.1890
March	0.1845	0.1779	0.1813
April	0.1875	0.1807	0.1846
May	0.1856	0.1775	0.1821
June	0.1872	0.1744	0.1801
July	0.1903	0.1831	0.1867
August	0.1800	0.1708	0.1744
September	0.1826	0.1739	0.1782
October	0.1824	0.1730	0.1781
November	0.1820	0.1756	0.1791
December	0.1883	0.1783	0.1835