YEARLY HIGH
8307.8688 STD
YEARLY LOW
7822.8506 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8085.6596 STD

2020 WST to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 8307.8688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 7822.8506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 485.0182 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8193.6464 to the December average rate of 8105.6860, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8307.8688 was up 0.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 8266.0236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,539,344 STD
2019 Average 40,529,082 STD
Yearly Trough Low 39,114,253 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,425,090.94 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8243.2461
7913.8247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to STD 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: JanтАУJun) was 8099.6327, compared to 8071.6865 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 27.9462 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 8099.6327
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 8071.6865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 296.2315 STD (High: 8119.0821 / Low: 7822.8506). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 105.9604 STD (High: 8140.7496 / Low: 8034.7892).

April Spread (Volatile) ┬▒296.2315
December Spread (Stable) ┬▒105.9604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 192.0132 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -192.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 8157.5246) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8045.1967), the exchange rate shifted by +112.3278 (+1.40%).

2020 Avg (June) 8157.5246
2019 Avg (June) 8045.1967

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Month High Low Average
January 8262.7892 8134.4098 8193.6464
February 8269.6986 8084.3645 8196.1269
March 8245.0781 7978.3651 8133.2896
April 8119.0821 7822.8506 7941.2765
May 8061.6119 7902.8996 7975.9320
June 8307.8688 8019.9293 8157.5246
July 8307.1452 8133.9835 8215.7943
August 8217.1498 7933.1161 8057.0635
September 8099.2252 7889.4134 8008.3953
October 8016.9240 7906.2976 7974.3779
November 8127.4318 7997.9569 8068.8020
December 8140.7496 8034.7892 8105.6860