YEARLY HIGH
0.0158 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0142 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0150 WST

2020 DJF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DJF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.0158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0148 to the December average rate of 0.0143, 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 0.0158 was down 10.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79 WST
2019 Average 74 WST
Yearly Trough Low 71 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.37 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0157
0.0142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0152, compared to 0.0147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0150). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0147).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0156) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+6.40%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0156
2019 Avg (April) 0.0147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0149 0.0147 0.0148
February 0.0152 0.0149 0.0150
March 0.0156 0.0150 0.0153
April 0.0158 0.0153 0.0156
May 0.0157 0.0154 0.0155
June 0.0154 0.0149 0.0152
July 0.0152 0.0146 0.0149
August 0.0149 0.0146 0.0147
September 0.0150 0.0146 0.0147
October 0.0149 0.0147 0.0148
November 0.0148 0.0144 0.0146
December 0.0144 0.0142 0.0143