YEARLY HIGH
0.0210 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0174 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0188 WST

2020 JMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.0210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0196 to the December average rate of 0.0177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0210 was up 0.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105 WST
2019 Average 99 WST
Yearly Trough Low 87 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.03 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0205
0.0173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.0196, compared to 0.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0017 WST (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0177). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0177 / Low: 0.0174).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0202) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.27%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0202
2019 Avg (April) 0.0201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0200 0.0189 0.0196
February 0.0197 0.0189 0.0191
March 0.0206 0.0197 0.0201
April 0.0210 0.0195 0.0202
May 0.0197 0.0188 0.0192
June 0.0195 0.0189 0.0192
July 0.0195 0.0177 0.0185
August 0.0177 0.0174 0.0176
September 0.0188 0.0176 0.0182
October 0.0188 0.0179 0.0182
November 0.0181 0.0175 0.0177
December 0.0180 0.0176 0.0177