YEARLY HIGH
1.4088 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.2508 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3211 WST

2020 BZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 1.4088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1580 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3055 to the December average rate of 1.2652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4088 was up 4.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,044 WST
2019 Average 6,524 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,254 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 790.22 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3919
1.2537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.3462, compared to 1.2961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0501 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0628 WST (High: 1.3892 / Low: 1.3263). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 WST (High: 1.3407 / Low: 1.3205).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0628
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

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 0.0318 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.3804) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2957), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0847 (+6.54%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.3804
2019 Avg (April) 1.2957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3178 1.2946 1.3055
February 1.3407 1.3205 1.3280
March 1.3892 1.3263 1.3509
April 1.4088 1.3519 1.3804
May 1.3848 1.3575 1.3720
June 1.3641 1.3165 1.3402
July 1.3416 1.2952 1.3165
August 1.3155 1.2937 1.3013
September 1.3223 1.2875 1.2987
October 1.3196 1.2955 1.3062
November 1.3054 1.2755 1.2886
December 1.2758 1.2508 1.2652