YEARLY HIGH
0.0377 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0341 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0359 WST

2020 BTN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0369 to the December average rate of 0.0346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0377 was down 2.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189 WST
2019 Average 187 WST
Yearly Trough Low 171 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.95 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

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BTN 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 0.0366, compared to 0.0353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0015 WST (High: 0.0374 / Low: 0.0359). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0377 / Low: 0.0371).

March Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0015
February Spread (Stable) Âą0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0375) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0367), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+2.13%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0375
2019 Avg (February) 0.0367

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0375 0.0363 0.0369
February 0.0377 0.0371 0.0375
March 0.0374 0.0359 0.0366
April 0.0372 0.0359 0.0365
May 0.0371 0.0362 0.0366
June 0.0363 0.0349 0.0357
July 0.0359 0.0349 0.0354
August 0.0359 0.0348 0.0351
September 0.0362 0.0353 0.0357
October 0.0364 0.0351 0.0358
November 0.0353 0.0346 0.0350
December 0.0349 0.0341 0.0346