YEARLY HIGH
0.0260 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0238 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0249 WST

2020 JPY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 0.0260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.0238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0241 to the December average rate of 0.0246, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0260 was up 2.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,004 WST
2019 Average 12,063 WST
Yearly Trough Low 11,915 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,089.17 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0260
0.0239
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JPY 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 0.0251, compared to 0.0248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0012 WST (High: 0.0260 / Low: 0.0248). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0252 / Low: 0.0249).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0257) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0234), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+10.20%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0257
2019 Avg (April) 0.0234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0244 0.0238 0.0241
February 0.0250 0.0239 0.0244
March 0.0260 0.0248 0.0252
April 0.0260 0.0254 0.0257
May 0.0260 0.0254 0.0258
June 0.0256 0.0247 0.0251
July 0.0252 0.0245 0.0248
August 0.0250 0.0245 0.0247
September 0.0252 0.0246 0.0248
October 0.0252 0.0249 0.0250
November 0.0254 0.0245 0.0249
December 0.0248 0.0244 0.0246