YEARLY HIGH
0.3473 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3177 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3295 EUR

2020 WST to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.3473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.3177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0295 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3423 to the December average rate of 0.3221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3473 was up 0.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3465, 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 1,736 EUR
2019 Average 1,698 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,589 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147.75 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3443
0.3201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to EUR 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 0.3347, compared to 0.3243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0153 EUR (High: 0.3404 / Low: 0.3250). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 EUR (High: 0.3248 / Low: 0.3203).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.3422) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+1.31%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.3422
2019 Avg (February) 0.3378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3451 0.3393 0.3423
February 0.3473 0.3357 0.3422
March 0.3404 0.3250 0.3323
April 0.3357 0.3265 0.3313
May 0.3354 0.3253 0.3310
June 0.3346 0.3214 0.3290
July 0.3365 0.3223 0.3290
August 0.3263 0.3185 0.3226
September 0.3290 0.3211 0.3241
October 0.3277 0.3177 0.3228
November 0.3282 0.3212 0.3250
December 0.3248 0.3203 0.3221