YEARLY HIGH
0.7141 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.6385 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6767 AWG

2020 WST to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.6385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0756 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6840 to the December average rate of 0.7058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7141 was up 0.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7095, 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 3,570 AWG
2019 Average 3,424 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 3,193 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 377.80 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7115
0.6424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AWG 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 0.6641, compared to 0.6893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0250 AWG (High: 0.6905 / Low: 0.6655). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 AWG (High: 0.6763 / Low: 0.6664).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.7058) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6817), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0240 (+3.52%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.7058
2019 Avg (December) 0.6817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6898 0.6791 0.6840
February 0.6763 0.6664 0.6725
March 0.6730 0.6488 0.6624
April 0.6602 0.6385 0.6481
May 0.6581 0.6451 0.6511
June 0.6782 0.6547 0.6664
July 0.6905 0.6655 0.6785
August 0.6918 0.6808 0.6869
September 0.6932 0.6752 0.6876
October 0.6897 0.6767 0.6838
November 0.7000 0.6842 0.6931
December 0.7141 0.6998 0.7058