2020 BGN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6092 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.4731 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5520 WST

2020 BGN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 1.6092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 1.4731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1362 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4938 to the December average rate of 1.5871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6092 was up 4.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,046 WST

2019 Average 7,524 WST

Yearly Trough Low 7,365 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 680.81 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5964

1.4845

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BGN 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 1.5274, compared to 1.5767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5274

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0662 WST (High: 1.5861 / Low: 1.5198). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 WST (High: 1.5057 / Low: 1.4819).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0662

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 1.5842) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0854 (+5.70%).

2020 Avg (October) 1.5842

2019 Avg (October) 1.4988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5057	1.4819	1.4938
February	1.5241	1.4731	1.4946
March	1.5633	1.5027	1.5361
April	1.5649	1.5231	1.5432
May	1.5703	1.5243	1.5422
June	1.5875	1.5275	1.5543
July	1.5861	1.5198	1.5542
August	1.6032	1.5684	1.5852
September	1.5903	1.5552	1.5769
October	1.6092	1.5578	1.5842
November	1.5890	1.5575	1.5727
December	1.5974	1.5728	1.5871