YEARLY HIGH
0.0055 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0039 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0047 WST

2020 AOA to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AOA to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0054 to the December average rate of 0.0039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0055 was down 35.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27 WST
2019 Average 37 WST
Yearly Trough Low 19 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.20 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0056
0.0037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0051, compared to 0.0042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0046). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0039).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0053) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0083), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-35.25%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0053
2019 Avg (March) 0.0083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
February 0.0055 0.0054 0.0054
March 0.0055 0.0051 0.0053
April 0.0052 0.0049 0.0050
May 0.0051 0.0046 0.0049
June 0.0048 0.0044 0.0046
July 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
August 0.0047 0.0043 0.0045
September 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
October 0.0042 0.0039 0.0041
November 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
December 0.0039 0.0039 0.0039