2020 BOB to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4088 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3650 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3856 WST

2020 BOB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.4088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.3650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0438 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3805 to the December average rate of 0.3700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4088 was up 4.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3919, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,044 WST

2019 Average 1,902 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,825 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 218.87 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4061

0.3667

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BOB 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 0.3928, compared to 0.3784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3928

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0157 WST (High: 0.4035 / Low: 0.3878). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 WST (High: 0.3908 / Low: 0.3849).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.4028) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3774), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0254 (+6.73%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.4028

2019 Avg (April) 0.3774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3841	0.3774	0.3805
February	0.3908	0.3849	0.3871
March	0.4035	0.3878	0.3946
April	0.4088	0.3952	0.4028
May	0.4042	0.3963	0.4008
June	0.3976	0.3843	0.3910
July	0.3917	0.3771	0.3841
August	0.3840	0.3764	0.3796
September	0.3860	0.3758	0.3791
October	0.3852	0.3780	0.3813
November	0.3813	0.3728	0.3765
December	0.3746	0.3650	0.3700