2020 TOP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2165 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.1073 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1564 WST

2020 TOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 1.2165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 1.1073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1092 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1458 to the December average rate of 1.1168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2165 was up 2.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,082 WST

2019 Average 5,739 WST

Yearly Trough Low 5,536 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 545.91 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2059

1.1087

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TOP 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 1.1725, compared to 1.1403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1725

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0458 WST (High: 1.2165 / Low: 1.1707). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 WST (High: 1.1532 / Low: 1.1399).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0458

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 1.1896) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1464), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0433 (+3.77%).

2020 Avg (June) 1.1896

2019 Avg (June) 1.1464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1532	1.1399	1.1458
February	1.1652	1.1489	1.1556
March	1.1718	1.1467	1.1572
April	1.2016	1.1608	1.1890
May	1.2117	1.1885	1.1978
June	1.2165	1.1707	1.1896
July	1.1825	1.1466	1.1636
August	1.1573	1.1403	1.1490
September	1.1575	1.1318	1.1460
October	1.1531	1.1236	1.1377
November	1.1366	1.1225	1.1286
December	1.1271	1.1073	1.1168