2020 HTG to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0421 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0231 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0294 WST

2020 HTG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 0.0421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0268 to the December average rate of 0.0365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0421 was up 24.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 210 WST

2019 Average 146 WST

Yearly Trough Low 115 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.85 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0433

0.0216

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HTG 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 0.0271, compared to 0.0317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0271

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0045 WST (High: 0.0392 / Low: 0.0347). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0232).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.0415) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+50.39%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.0415

2019 Avg (October) 0.0276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0276	0.0265	0.0268
February	0.0306	0.0264	0.0274
March	0.0306	0.0283	0.0288
April	0.0297	0.0282	0.0288
May	0.0264	0.0254	0.0260
June	0.0258	0.0246	0.0250
July	0.0247	0.0235	0.0241
August	0.0236	0.0232	0.0234
September	0.0252	0.0231	0.0242
October	0.0421	0.0392	0.0415
November	0.0417	0.0389	0.0405
December	0.0392	0.0347	0.0365