YEARLY HIGH
0.8309 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6964 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7626 WST

2020 PEN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.8309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1345 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7913 to the December average rate of 0.7084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8309 was up 3.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,155 WST
2019 Average 3,940 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,482 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 672.46 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8275
0.6975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.7939, compared to 0.7312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0549 WST (High: 0.8152 / Low: 0.7604). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 WST (High: 0.7429 / Low: 0.7294).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0549
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.8167) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7902), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0265 (+3.36%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.8167
2019 Avg (April) 0.7902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8002 0.7801 0.7913
February 0.7972 0.7753 0.7895
March 0.8152 0.7604 0.7794
April 0.8309 0.7911 0.8167
May 0.8238 0.7953 0.8092
June 0.8057 0.7624 0.7775
July 0.7669 0.7381 0.7544
August 0.7442 0.7302 0.7361
September 0.7429 0.7294 0.7363
October 0.7436 0.7229 0.7322
November 0.7317 0.7067 0.7199
December 0.7166 0.6964 0.7084