YEARLY HIGH
0.2158 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1189 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1587 WST

2020 SCR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.2158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0970 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1926 to the December average rate of 0.1203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2158 was up 0.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,079 WST
2019 Average 961 WST
Yearly Trough Low 594 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 484.81 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2068
0.1125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.1785, compared to 0.1389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0468 WST (High: 0.2041 / Low: 0.1573). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 WST (High: 0.1483 / Low: 0.1445).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0468
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1989) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+4.42%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1989
2019 Avg (March) 0.1905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2034 0.1905 0.1926
February 0.2034 0.1943 0.1959
March 0.2158 0.1949 0.1989
April 0.2041 0.1573 0.1711
May 0.1723 0.1525 0.1590
June 0.1616 0.1509 0.1537
July 0.1537 0.1465 0.1502
August 0.1483 0.1422 0.1467
September 0.1483 0.1445 0.1458
October 0.1477 0.1353 0.1425
November 0.1361 0.1236 0.1276
December 0.1236 0.1189 0.1203