YEARLY HIGH
207.4444 AMD
YEARLY LOW
172.2405 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
181.5895 AMD

2020 WST to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 207.4444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 172.2405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.2039 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.9850 to the December average rate of 190.9476, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 207.4444 was up 10.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 188.5435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,037,222 AMD
2019 Average 913,721 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 861,202 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176,019.43 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

192.5385
173.4467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AMD 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 178.4010, compared to 184.7781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 178.4010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.7781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 20.2037 AMD (High: 207.4444 / Low: 187.2406). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6689 AMD (High: 179.7698 / Low: 177.1009).

December Spread (Volatile) ±20.2037
February Spread (Stable) ±2.6689

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.2453 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 190.9476) against the same month in 2019 (average: 181.1362), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8113 (+5.42%).

2020 Avg (December) 190.9476
2019 Avg (December) 181.1362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.4671 180.2323 181.9850
February 179.7698 177.1009 178.7398
March 184.9703 177.1009 179.5679
April 184.1279 173.1741 176.4566
May 177.1698 172.2405 175.0376
June 182.0881 175.9157 178.6191
July 184.7449 178.0613 181.5456
August 185.0962 182.1700 183.7893
September 185.4667 180.6622 183.9802
October 184.5288 181.0488 182.9487
November 187.2824 183.0690 185.4571
December 207.4444 187.2406 190.9476