YEARLY HIGH
3967.8285 GNF
YEARLY LOW
3339.8605 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3617.6832 GNF

2020 WST to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3967.8285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 3339.8605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 627.9680 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3604.3860 to the December average rate of 3899.1534, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3967.8285 was up 9.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 3638.7991, 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 19,839,143 GNF
2019 Average 17,553,849 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 16,699,303 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,139,840.13 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

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3370.6233
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WST to GNF 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 3501.9804, compared to 3733.3860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 231.4057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3501.9804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3733.3860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 179.1588 GNF (High: 3571.8466 / Low: 3392.6878). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 49.4297 GNF (High: 3703.1894 / Low: 3653.7597).

March Spread (Volatile) ±179.1588
August Spread (Stable) ±49.4297

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 68.6195 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -68.6195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3899.1534) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3590.1668), the exchange rate shifted by +308.9866 (+8.61%).

2020 Avg (December) 3899.1534
2019 Avg (December) 3590.1668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3656.3509 3552.0715 3604.3860
February 3571.6196 3490.7237 3537.9541
March 3571.8466 3392.6878 3487.2911
April 3484.1217 3339.8605 3418.6715
May 3479.4146 3385.7323 3426.5664
June 3604.9780 3437.0610 3537.0131
July 3690.6001 3562.1651 3629.0175
August 3703.1894 3653.7597 3680.1869
September 3761.7427 3661.0095 3705.8009
October 3750.5820 3670.8511 3715.2833
November 3824.5643 3723.6448 3770.8741
December 3967.8285 3819.9504 3899.1534