2020 WST to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2059 BRL

YEARLY LOW

1.5311 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9372 BRL

2020 WST to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 2.2059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.5311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6748 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5740 to the December average rate of 2.0177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2059 was up 36.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6129, 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 11,030 BRL

2019 Average 7,502 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 7,656 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,373.90 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1952

1.5175

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BRL 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 1.8105, compared to 2.0638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8105

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2559 BRL (High: 1.9140 / Low: 1.6581). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0817 BRL (High: 1.6730 / Low: 1.5913).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2559

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0817

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1065 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 2.1387) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5398), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5989 (+38.90%).

2020 Avg (October) 2.1387

2019 Avg (October) 1.5398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6218	1.5311	1.5740
February	1.6730	1.5913	1.6239
March	1.9140	1.6581	1.7977
April	2.0400	1.8233	1.9149
May	2.1331	1.9283	2.0296
June	2.0307	1.7773	1.9231
July	2.0411	1.9483	1.9944
August	2.1383	2.0072	2.0785
September	2.1432	2.0130	2.0624
October	2.2059	2.0774	2.1387
November	2.1915	2.0494	2.0914
December	2.0748	1.9559	2.0177