YEARLY HIGH
0.3780 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1781 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3116 WST

2020 SRD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SRD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.3780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1999 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3528 to the December average rate of 0.1802, the exchange rate registered a net change of -48.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3780 was up 5.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,890 WST
2019 Average 1,763 WST
Yearly Trough Low 890 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 999.47 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3916
0.1610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.3636, compared to 0.2596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 0.1692 WST (High: 0.3527 / Low: 0.1835). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 WST (High: 0.1879 / Low: 0.1844).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1692
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.3724) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0224 (+6.40%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.3724
2019 Avg (April) 0.3500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3554 0.3499 0.3528
February 0.3622 0.3569 0.3589
March 0.3720 0.3586 0.3644
April 0.3780 0.3655 0.3724
May 0.3741 0.3668 0.3707
June 0.3687 0.3559 0.3622
July 0.3627 0.3495 0.3557
August 0.3545 0.3489 0.3514
September 0.3527 0.1835 0.3009
October 0.1879 0.1844 0.1860
November 0.1859 0.1817 0.1835
December 0.1817 0.1781 0.1802