2020 WST to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6322 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.5150 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5457 AUD

2020 WST to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.6322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.5150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1173 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5535 to the December average rate of 0.5201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6322 was up 12.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5619, 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 3,161 AUD

2019 Average 2,736 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 2,575 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 586.35 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6002

0.5128

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WST to AUD 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 0.5619, compared to 0.5295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5619

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0754 AUD (High: 0.6322 / Low: 0.5568). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 AUD (High: 0.5268 / Low: 0.5150).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0754

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.5929) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5412), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0517 (+9.56%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.5929

2019 Avg (March) 0.5412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5657	0.5426	0.5535
February	0.5737	0.5532	0.5608
March	0.6322	0.5568	0.5929
April	0.6023	0.5507	0.5717
May	0.5670	0.5423	0.5553
June	0.5517	0.5196	0.5369
July	0.5466	0.5279	0.5365
August	0.5384	0.5150	0.5298
September	0.5436	0.5204	0.5287
October	0.5443	0.5191	0.5329
November	0.5424	0.5217	0.5289
December	0.5268	0.5150	0.5201