YEARLY HIGH
0.3981 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3724 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3857 WST

2020 CNY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.3981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.3724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3800 to the December average rate of 0.3900, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3981 was up 1.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,952 WST
2019 Average 9,516 WST
Yearly Trough Low 9,311 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 641.06 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3949
0.3766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.3855, compared to 0.3859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0141 WST (High: 0.3981 / Low: 0.3840). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 WST (High: 0.3863 / Low: 0.3798).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.3928) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+1.06%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.3928
2019 Avg (April) 0.3887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3857 0.3746 0.3800
February 0.3863 0.3798 0.3826
March 0.3910 0.3817 0.3868
April 0.3981 0.3840 0.3928
May 0.3919 0.3815 0.3892
June 0.3882 0.3746 0.3814
July 0.3827 0.3724 0.3784
August 0.3838 0.3730 0.3781
September 0.3907 0.3810 0.3842
October 0.3974 0.3882 0.3916
November 0.3967 0.3900 0.3933
December 0.3933 0.3858 0.3900