YEARLY HIGH
1545.7592 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1330.2684 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1432.4206 MGA

2020 WST to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1545.7592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 1330.2684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 215.4908 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1398.8231 to the December average rate of 1497.1685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1545.7592 was up 8.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 1426.2713, 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 7,728,796 MGA
2019 Average 6,908,508 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 6,651,342 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,077,453.93 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1525.1672
1343.7750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MGA 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 1384.2815, compared to 1480.5598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 96.2783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1384.2815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1480.5598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 98.6904 MGA (High: 1545.7592 / Low: 1447.0688). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.3127 MGA (High: 1477.4393 / Low: 1449.1266).

December Spread (Volatile) ±98.6904
August Spread (Stable) ±28.3127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 15.0309 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.0309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1497.1685) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1365.5069), the exchange rate shifted by +131.6616 (+9.64%).

2020 Avg (December) 1497.1685
2019 Avg (December) 1365.5069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1418.2962 1372.7889 1398.8231
February 1397.1018 1359.2663 1383.7923
March 1385.7177 1343.2451 1369.6843
April 1379.9221 1330.2684 1358.8910
May 1393.5481 1364.6176 1377.8526
June 1443.8601 1361.1853 1416.6457
July 1467.6293 1421.5584 1449.0395
August 1477.4393 1449.1266 1464.2801
September 1495.6043 1458.1061 1474.7789
October 1516.8805 1464.2053 1488.0404
November 1538.0335 1471.2361 1510.0512
December 1545.7592 1447.0688 1497.1685