YEARLY HIGH
29.2828 BTN
YEARLY LOW
26.4968 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.8370 BTN

2020 WST to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 29.2828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 26.4968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7860 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.0701 to the December average rate of 28.8682, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 29.2828 was up 6.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 27.6207, 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 146,414 BTN
2019 Average 133,803 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 132,484 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,929.99 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

29.0855
26.4785
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BTN 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 27.3185, compared to 28.3556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.3185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.3556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 1.1515 BTN (High: 28.6630 / Low: 27.5115). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4628 BTN (High: 26.9596 / Low: 26.4968).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1515
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4628

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4116 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 28.8682) against the same month in 2019 (average: 26.9557), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9125 (+7.10%).

2020 Avg (December) 28.8682
2019 Avg (December) 26.9557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.5245 26.6724 27.0701
February 26.9596 26.4968 26.6957
March 27.8536 26.7310 27.3444
April 27.8867 26.8916 27.4156
May 27.6450 26.9626 27.3454
June 28.6630 27.5115 28.0395
July 28.6677 27.8250 28.2463
August 28.7298 27.8246 28.4524
September 28.2977 27.6605 28.0408
October 28.5191 27.4822 27.9349
November 28.8705 28.3068 28.5910
December 29.2828 28.6302 28.8682