YEARLY HIGH
0.3221 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2881 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3042 WST

2020 SVC to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SVC to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.3221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0340 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3007 to the December average rate of 0.2915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3221 was up 4.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,611 WST
2019 Average 1,503 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,441 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.03 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3201
0.2889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.3099, compared to 0.2985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0125 WST (High: 0.3177 / Low: 0.3052). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 WST (High: 0.3088 / Low: 0.3042).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.3175) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2983), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+6.43%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.3175
2019 Avg (April) 0.2983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3036 0.2982 0.3007
February 0.3088 0.3042 0.3059
March 0.3177 0.3052 0.3107
April 0.3221 0.3114 0.3175
May 0.3190 0.3127 0.3160
June 0.3142 0.3033 0.3087
July 0.3091 0.2978 0.3032
August 0.3031 0.2972 0.2995
September 0.3046 0.2966 0.2992
October 0.3040 0.2983 0.3009
November 0.3007 0.2938 0.2968
December 0.2939 0.2881 0.2915