YEARLY HIGH
0.0932 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0868 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0904 WST

2020 TWD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TWD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.0932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0877 to the December average rate of 0.0905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0932 was up 6.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0879, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 466 WST
2019 Average 426 WST
Yearly Trough Low 434 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.06 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0928
0.0872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 0.0904, compared to 0.0904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0031 WST (High: 0.0925 / Low: 0.0894). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 WST (High: 0.0899 / Low: 0.0886).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0923) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0846), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+9.15%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0923
2019 Avg (April) 0.0846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0885 0.0868 0.0877
February 0.0896 0.0878 0.0887
March 0.0919 0.0890 0.0903
April 0.0932 0.0902 0.0923
May 0.0929 0.0912 0.0923
June 0.0925 0.0894 0.0911
July 0.0919 0.0889 0.0902
August 0.0899 0.0886 0.0892
September 0.0913 0.0888 0.0896
October 0.0930 0.0912 0.0917
November 0.0920 0.0901 0.0910
December 0.0914 0.0897 0.0905