YEARLY HIGH
1.2637 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.1632 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2277 WST

2020 FJD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FJD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 1.2637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 1.1632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1005 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2148 to the December average rate of 1.2401, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2637 was down 13.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,318 WST
2019 Average 6,101 WST
Yearly Trough Low 5,816 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 502.56 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2450
1.1913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.2205, compared to 1.2349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0570 WST (High: 1.2202 / Low: 1.1632). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 WST (High: 1.2241 / Low: 1.2058).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0570
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 1.2405) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0214 (+1.76%).

2020 Avg (June) 1.2405
2019 Avg (June) 1.2190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2241 1.2058 1.2148
February 1.2265 1.2048 1.2156
March 1.2202 1.1632 1.1958
April 1.2409 1.1924 1.2221
May 1.2485 1.2231 1.2343
June 1.2637 1.2139 1.2405
July 1.2490 1.2193 1.2355
August 1.2425 1.2195 1.2316
September 1.2444 1.2149 1.2326
October 1.2461 1.2213 1.2341
November 1.2450 1.2179 1.2353
December 1.2489 1.2261 1.2401