2020 WST to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7395 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.4461 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5949 BOB

2020 WST to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 2.7395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 2.4461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2933 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6279 to the December average rate of 2.7031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.7395 was up 2.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6693, 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 13,697 BOB

2019 Average 13,143 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 12,231 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,466.67 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7251

2.4607

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BOB 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 2.5468, compared to 2.6430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5468

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1003 BOB (High: 2.5785 / Low: 2.4782). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0391 BOB (High: 2.5979 / Low: 2.5588).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1003

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0391

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 0.0519 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.7031) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0851 (+3.25%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.7031

2019 Avg (December) 2.6179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6500	2.6033	2.6279
February	2.5979	2.5588	2.5832
March	2.5785	2.4782	2.5346
April	2.5302	2.4461	2.4827
May	2.5234	2.4738	2.4949
June	2.6021	2.5149	2.5577
July	2.6518	2.5533	2.6034
August	2.6568	2.6040	2.6346
September	2.6607	2.5906	2.6378
October	2.6454	2.5960	2.6230
November	2.6827	2.6223	2.6560
December	2.7395	2.6697	2.7031