YEARLY HIGH
0.7120 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.5893 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6682 ANG

2020 WST to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.5893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1227 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6332 to the December average rate of 0.7039, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7120 was down 1.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7197, 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 3,560 ANG
2019 Average 3,417 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 2,946 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 613.48 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7109
0.6261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ANG 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 0.6491, compared to 0.6874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0820 ANG (High: 0.6713 / Low: 0.5893). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 ANG (High: 0.6877 / Low: 0.6748).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0820
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.7039) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0595 (+9.23%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.7039
2019 Avg (December) 0.6444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6457 0.6141 0.6332
February 0.6713 0.5893 0.6443
March 0.6703 0.6439 0.6584
April 0.6569 0.6350 0.6451
May 0.6560 0.6431 0.6491
June 0.6764 0.6528 0.6645
July 0.6888 0.6638 0.6766
August 0.6902 0.6769 0.6850
September 0.6917 0.6734 0.6857
October 0.6877 0.6748 0.6818
November 0.6981 0.6822 0.6912
December 0.7120 0.6980 0.7039