2020 WST to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3156 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.2826 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2929 GBP

2020 WST to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.3156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.2826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0330 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2906 to the December average rate of 0.2916, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3156 was up 0.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3151, 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 1,578 GBP

2019 Average 1,490 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 1,413 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.94 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2987

0.2871

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to GBP 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 0.2928, compared to 0.2931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2928

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0330 GBP (High: 0.3156 / Low: 0.2826). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 GBP (High: 0.2951 / Low: 0.2890).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2977) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+2.28%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2977

2019 Avg (March) 0.2911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2930	0.2868	0.2906
February	0.2913	0.2840	0.2881
March	0.3156	0.2826	0.2977
April	0.2963	0.2843	0.2901
May	0.2991	0.2892	0.2942
June	0.3026	0.2860	0.2959
July	0.3026	0.2921	0.2976
August	0.2938	0.2842	0.2905
September	0.3022	0.2863	0.2950
October	0.2955	0.2881	0.2927
November	0.2949	0.2884	0.2914
December	0.2951	0.2890	0.2916