YEARLY HIGH
0.7995 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.7098 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7574 BZD

2020 WST to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.7098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0897 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7660 to the December average rate of 0.7904, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7995 was up 2.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7772, 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 3,998 BZD
2019 Average 3,832 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 3,549 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 448.45 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7970
0.7179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BZD 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 0.7432, compared to 0.7717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0341 BZD (High: 0.7540 / Low: 0.7199). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 BZD (High: 0.7573 / Low: 0.7459).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0341
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

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 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.7904) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0271 (+3.55%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.7904
2019 Avg (December) 0.7633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7725 0.7588 0.7660
February 0.7573 0.7459 0.7530
March 0.7540 0.7199 0.7404
April 0.7397 0.7098 0.7245
May 0.7366 0.7221 0.7289
June 0.7596 0.7331 0.7462
July 0.7721 0.7454 0.7597
August 0.7730 0.7601 0.7685
September 0.7767 0.7563 0.7700
October 0.7719 0.7578 0.7656
November 0.7840 0.7661 0.7761
December 0.7995 0.7838 0.7904