2020 WST to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.4643 JMD

YEARLY LOW

47.5999 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.3829 JMD

2020 WST to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 57.4643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 47.5999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8643 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.1387 to the December average rate of 56.3558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 57.4643 was up 7.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 53.4332, 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 287,321 JMD

2019 Average 253,943 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 238,000 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,321.58 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

57.6118

48.8006

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JMD 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 51.1625, compared to 55.6034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.1625

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.6034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 5.0535 JMD (High: 56.4518 / Low: 51.3983). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0237 JMD (High: 57.4643 / Low: 56.4405).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.0535

August Spread (Stable) ±1.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.4942 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4942

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 56.8775) against the same month in 2019 (average: 50.9940), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8835 (+11.54%).

2020 Avg (August) 56.8775

2019 Avg (August) 50.9940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.8915	49.8819	51.1387
February	52.9979	50.7892	52.2449
March	50.7892	48.5699	49.7507
April	51.3659	47.5999	49.5348
May	53.2911	50.8628	52.1938
June	53.0474	51.2612	52.1118
July	56.4518	51.3983	53.9685
August	57.4643	56.4405	56.8775
September	56.9078	53.1041	54.9518
October	55.9457	53.2807	54.8767
November	57.2644	55.2290	56.5899
December	56.9246	55.6775	56.3558