2020 CAD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0522 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.8859 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9848 WST

2020 CAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 2.0522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 1.8859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1663 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0120 to the December average rate of 1.9913, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0522 was up 0.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,261 WST

2019 Average 9,909 WST

Yearly Trough Low 9,430 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 831.26 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0217

1.9445

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.9872, compared to 1.9824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9872

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1330 WST (High: 2.0189 / Low: 1.8859). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 WST (High: 2.0304 / Low: 1.9948).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1330

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0643 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 1.9927) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9733), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0194 (+0.99%).

2020 Avg (June) 1.9927

2019 Avg (June) 1.9733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0304	1.9948	2.0120
February	2.0411	1.9995	2.0153
March	2.0189	1.8859	1.9510
April	2.0086	1.9264	1.9760
May	2.0080	1.9269	1.9760
June	2.0522	1.9461	1.9927
July	1.9929	1.9370	1.9638
August	2.0138	1.9401	1.9794
September	2.0136	1.9496	1.9807
October	2.0278	1.9621	1.9931
November	2.0100	1.9675	1.9858
December	2.0170	1.9615	1.9913