2020 WST to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.6103 ETB

YEARLY LOW

11.6330 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.1510 ETB

2020 WST to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 15.6103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 11.6330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9773 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1831 to the December average rate of 15.1769, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.6103 was up 28.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 12.1623, 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 78,052 ETB

2019 Average 55,551 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 58,165 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,886.48 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.5045

11.5736

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WST to ETB 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 12.1696, compared to 14.1324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1696

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.7527 ETB (High: 15.6103 / Low: 14.8576). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2236 ETB (High: 12.2819 / Low: 12.0583).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7527

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1921 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 15.1769) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.9249), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2520 (+27.27%).

2020 Avg (December) 15.1769

2019 Avg (December) 11.9249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.2819	12.0583	12.1831
February	12.1059	11.8226	11.9910
March	12.1655	11.7505	11.9986
April	12.1242	11.6330	11.9011
May	12.5006	11.9875	12.2071
June	13.0362	12.4753	12.7369
July	13.5217	12.8698	13.2630
August	13.8350	13.4471	13.6418
September	14.1646	13.6984	13.9952
October	14.5400	13.8559	14.1347
November	14.8550	14.1470	14.5828
December	15.6103	14.8576	15.1769