YEARLY HIGH
2.9247 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.6839 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8364 WST

2020 CHF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CHF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 2.9247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2.6839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2408 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7134 to the December average rate of 2.8713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.9247 was up 6.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,623 WST
2019 Average 13,233 WST
Yearly Trough Low 13,419 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,203.96 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.9014
2.6963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 2.8081, compared to 2.8648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1256 WST (High: 2.9136 / Low: 2.7880). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0531 WST (High: 2.8786 / Low: 2.8255).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1256
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0531

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 2.8843) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6700), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2143 (+8.03%).

2020 Avg (October) 2.8843
2019 Avg (October) 2.6700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7412 2.6839 2.7134
February 2.8002 2.7124 2.7436
March 2.9136 2.7880 2.8396
April 2.9019 2.8210 2.8616
May 2.8786 2.8255 2.8536
June 2.8703 2.7903 2.8368
July 2.8859 2.7962 2.8399
August 2.9153 2.8458 2.8794
September 2.8892 2.8183 2.8599
October 2.9247 2.8475 2.8843
November 2.9108 2.8211 2.8540
December 2.9004 2.8420 2.8713