2020 WST to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.9632 JPY

YEARLY LOW

38.4486 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.1261 JPY

2020 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 41.9632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 38.4486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5146 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.5127 to the December average rate of 40.6801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 41.9632 was down 2.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 43.0284, 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 209,816 JPY

2019 Average 207,323 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 192,243 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,573.06 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

41.7851

38.5165

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JPY 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 39.9437, compared to 40.3086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.9437

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.3086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.9065 JPY (High: 40.3697 / Low: 38.4632). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5579 JPY (High: 40.2186 / Low: 39.6607).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9065

October Spread (Stable) ±0.5579

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4472 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 41.5127) against the same month in 2019 (average: 41.7298), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2171 (-0.52%).

2020 Avg (January) 41.5127

2019 Avg (January) 41.7298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.9632	41.0485	41.5127
February	41.9028	40.0139	41.0595
March	40.3697	38.4632	39.6123
April	39.3564	38.4486	38.8364
May	39.4141	38.4602	38.7888
June	40.4592	39.0813	39.8523
July	40.8181	39.6983	40.2444
August	40.8843	39.9890	40.4500
September	40.7288	39.6061	40.3457
October	40.2186	39.6607	39.9676
November	40.7542	39.4458	40.1638
December	41.0064	40.3921	40.6801