2019 WST to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.0284 JPY

YEARLY LOW

39.3410 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.4710 JPY

2019 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 43.0284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 39.3410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6874 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.7298 to the December average rate of 41.3434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 43.0284 was down 3.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 44.7896, 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 215,142 JPY

2018 Average 214,945 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 196,705 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,437.07 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

43.0666

39.8230

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JPY 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 42.0932, compared to 40.8487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.0932

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.8487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.5178 JPY (High: 40.8588 / Low: 39.3410). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5775 JPY (High: 43.0284 / Low: 42.4509).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5178

April Spread (Stable) ±0.5775

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1262 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 42.7963) against the same month in 2018 (average: 42.4335), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3628 (+0.86%).

2019 Avg (April) 42.7963

2018 Avg (April) 42.4335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.0897	41.1416	41.7298
February	42.7413	41.8756	42.3108
March	42.9509	42.1284	42.5970
April	43.0284	42.4509	42.7963
May	42.6091	41.1486	41.9168
June	41.4485	40.7784	41.2083
July	41.5512	40.6803	41.2195
August	40.8588	39.3410	40.0933
September	41.0160	39.8075	40.5612
October	41.2322	40.2285	40.7860
November	41.4370	40.6336	41.0890
December	41.5958	40.8590	41.3434