YEARLY HIGH
0.0049 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0043 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0046 WST

2020 SOS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.0049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0045 to the December average rate of 0.0044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0049 was up 3.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24 WST
2019 Average 23 WST
Yearly Trough Low 22 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.55 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0048
0.0044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0047, compared to 0.0045 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) 0.0047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0045). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0048 / Low: 0.0047).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0048) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+6.20%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0048
2019 Avg (April) 0.0045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
February 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
March 0.0048 0.0046 0.0047
April 0.0049 0.0047 0.0048
May 0.0048 0.0047 0.0048
June 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
July 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
August 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
September 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
October 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
November 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
December 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044