2020 WST to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6849 CNY

YEARLY LOW

2.5120 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5933 CNY

2020 WST to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 2.6849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 2.5120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1729 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6315 to the December average rate of 2.5643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.6849 was down 0.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7097, 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 13,425 CNY

2019 Average 13,138 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 12,560 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 864.72 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6550

2.5322

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CNY 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 2.5947, compared to 2.5919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5947

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0940 CNY (High: 2.6698 / Low: 2.5758). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0433 CNY (High: 2.5640 / Low: 2.5207).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0940

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0489 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 2.6426) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0226 (+0.86%).

2020 Avg (July) 2.6426

2019 Avg (July) 2.6200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6694	2.5926	2.6315
February	2.6328	2.5885	2.6135
March	2.6201	2.5576	2.5855
April	2.6044	2.5120	2.5462
May	2.6211	2.5517	2.5694
June	2.6698	2.5758	2.6220
July	2.6849	2.6129	2.6426
August	2.6807	2.6058	2.6447
September	2.6250	2.5597	2.6030
October	2.5763	2.5167	2.5541
November	2.5640	2.5207	2.5424
December	2.5923	2.5427	2.5643