YEARLY HIGH
0.1496 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.1338 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1418 BHD

2020 WST to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.1338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1433 to the December average rate of 0.1478, 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 0.1496 was up 3.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1451, 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 748 BHD
2019 Average 717 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 669 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.83 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1490
0.1348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BHD 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 0.1392, compared to 0.1444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0052 BHD (High: 0.1409 / Low: 0.1357). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BHD (High: 0.1417 / Low: 0.1396).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1478) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+3.52%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1478
2019 Avg (December) 0.1428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1445 0.1420 0.1433
February 0.1417 0.1396 0.1408
March 0.1409 0.1357 0.1388
April 0.1383 0.1338 0.1360
May 0.1381 0.1352 0.1366
June 0.1423 0.1371 0.1397
July 0.1446 0.1394 0.1421
August 0.1449 0.1426 0.1439
September 0.1452 0.1415 0.1440
October 0.1445 0.1417 0.1432
November 0.1466 0.1433 0.1452
December 0.1496 0.1466 0.1478