2020 BWP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2486 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2211 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2328 WST

2020 BWP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.2486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.2211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0276 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2454 to the December average rate of 0.2341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2486 was down 1.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,243 WST

2019 Average 1,222 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,105 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.80 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2474

0.2232

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BWP 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 0.2358, compared to 0.2297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2358

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0178 WST (High: 0.2455 / Low: 0.2277). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 WST (High: 0.2323 / Low: 0.2277).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2454) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2477), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-0.95%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2454

2019 Avg (January) 0.2477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2486	0.2419	0.2454
February	0.2463	0.2410	0.2435
March	0.2455	0.2277	0.2373
April	0.2347	0.2237	0.2283
May	0.2340	0.2261	0.2293
June	0.2370	0.2267	0.2308
July	0.2313	0.2250	0.2290
August	0.2297	0.2211	0.2252
September	0.2316	0.2241	0.2275
October	0.2323	0.2277	0.2298
November	0.2350	0.2296	0.2328
December	0.2369	0.2319	0.2341