2020 WST to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0759 HKD

YEARLY LOW

2.7500 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9159 HKD

2020 WST to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.0759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 2.7500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3258 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9541 to the December average rate of 3.0396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.0759 was up 1.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.0219, 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 15,379 HKD

2019 Average 14,901 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 13,750 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,629.22 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.0644

2.7664

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to HKD 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 2.8636, compared to 2.9682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1087 HKD (High: 2.9044 / Low: 2.7957). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0321 HKD (High: 2.9171 / Low: 2.8850).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1087

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0662 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.0396) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.9560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0836 (+2.83%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.0396

2019 Avg (December) 2.9560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9823	2.9308	2.9541
February	2.9171	2.8850	2.9046
March	2.9044	2.7957	2.8574
April	2.8436	2.7500	2.7912
May	2.8347	2.7800	2.8048
June	2.9201	2.8188	2.8695
July	2.9730	2.8656	2.9219
August	2.9787	2.9315	2.9577
September	2.9845	2.9072	2.9606
October	2.9711	2.9134	2.9443
November	3.0142	2.9469	2.9853
December	3.0759	3.0137	3.0396