2020 BMD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8190 WST

YEARLY LOW

2.5207 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6618 WST

2020 BMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 2.8190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.5207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2983 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6315 to the December average rate of 2.5506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.8190 was up 5.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,095 WST

2019 Average 13,146 WST

Yearly Trough Low 12,604 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,491.48 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.8000

2.5279

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BMD 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 2.7116, compared to 2.6119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7116

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0997 WST (High: 2.7743 / Low: 2.6747). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0398 WST (High: 2.7012 / Low: 2.6614).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0997

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0398

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0633 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 2.7773) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6103), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1670 (+6.40%).

2020 Avg (April) 2.7773

2019 Avg (April) 2.6103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6506	2.6094	2.6315
February	2.7012	2.6614	2.6768
March	2.7743	2.6747	2.7179
April	2.8190	2.7263	2.7773
May	2.7902	2.7352	2.7647
June	2.7494	2.6542	2.7013
July	2.7048	2.6069	2.6530
August	2.6438	2.6020	2.6205
September	2.6658	2.5968	2.6179
October	2.6601	2.6100	2.6326
November	2.6308	2.5716	2.5971
December	2.5722	2.5207	2.5506