YEARLY HIGH
1.6970 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.4046 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4984 WST

2020 ANG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ANG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 1.6970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2924 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5796 to the December average rate of 1.4208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6970 was up 8.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,485 WST
2019 Average 7,327 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7,023 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,462.24 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5955
1.4049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 1.5418, compared to 1.4551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.2074 WST (High: 1.6970 / Low: 1.4896). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0276 WST (High: 1.4818 / Low: 1.4542).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2074
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0276

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0368 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1.5559) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1078 (+7.44%).

2020 Avg (February) 1.5559
2019 Avg (February) 1.4482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6284 1.5486 1.5796
February 1.6970 1.4896 1.5559
March 1.5529 1.4919 1.5191
April 1.5747 1.5224 1.5502
May 1.5550 1.5244 1.5407
June 1.5319 1.4784 1.5050
July 1.5066 1.4517 1.4781
August 1.4772 1.4490 1.4600
September 1.4849 1.4458 1.4584
October 1.4818 1.4542 1.4667
November 1.4659 1.4324 1.4468
December 1.4326 1.4046 1.4208