2020 WST to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3726 CHF

YEARLY LOW

0.3419 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3527 CHF

2020 WST to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.3726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.3419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0307 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3686 to the December average rate of 0.3483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3726 was down 4.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3907, 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 1,863 CHF

2019 Average 1,890 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 1,710 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.38 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3707

0.3445

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CHF 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 0.3563, compared to 0.3491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3563

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0155 CHF (High: 0.3587 / Low: 0.3432). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 CHF (High: 0.3539 / Low: 0.3474).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.3686) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3789), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0103 (-2.73%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.3686

2019 Avg (January) 0.3789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3726	0.3648	0.3686
February	0.3687	0.3571	0.3645
March	0.3587	0.3432	0.3522
April	0.3545	0.3446	0.3495
May	0.3539	0.3474	0.3504
June	0.3584	0.3484	0.3525
July	0.3576	0.3465	0.3522
August	0.3514	0.3430	0.3473
September	0.3548	0.3461	0.3497
October	0.3512	0.3419	0.3467
November	0.3545	0.3435	0.3504
December	0.3519	0.3448	0.3483