YEARLY HIGH
3.1472 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.8794 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0365 WST

2020 EUR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EUR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 3.1472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 2.8794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2678 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9218 to the December average rate of 3.1047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.1472 was up 4.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.0062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,736 WST
2019 Average 14,721 WST
Yearly Trough Low 14,397 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,338.90 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.1229
2.9036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 2.9889, compared to 3.0841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1386 WST (High: 3.0766 / Low: 2.9380). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0429 WST (High: 3.1221 / Low: 3.0792).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1386
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0429

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 3.0980) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.9320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1659 (+5.66%).

2020 Avg (October) 3.0980
2019 Avg (October) 2.9320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9472 2.8981 2.9218
February 2.9788 2.8794 2.9223
March 3.0766 2.9380 3.0095
April 3.0630 2.9791 3.0182
May 3.0740 2.9816 3.0217
June 3.1113 2.9890 3.0401
July 3.1026 2.9713 3.0400
August 3.1397 3.0648 3.1002
September 3.1139 3.0399 3.0855
October 3.1472 3.0517 3.0980
November 3.1132 3.0471 3.0766
December 3.1221 3.0792 3.1047