2020 WST to PEN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4359 PEN

YEARLY LOW

1.2035 PEN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3142 PEN

2020 WST to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.4359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 1.2035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2324 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2638 to the December average rate of 1.4118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4359 was up 11.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2907, 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 7,180 PEN

2019 Average 6,345 PEN

Yearly Trough Low 6,017 PEN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,162.09 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4306

1.2058

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to PEN 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 1.2601, compared to 1.3682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2601

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0885 PEN (High: 1.3152 / Low: 1.2267). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 PEN (High: 1.3709 / Low: 1.3461).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0885

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0589 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.4118) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2695), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1423 (+11.21%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.4118

2019 Avg (December) 1.2695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2819	1.2497	1.2638
February	1.2898	1.2544	1.2667
March	1.3152	1.2267	1.2834
April	1.2641	1.2035	1.2246
May	1.2574	1.2138	1.2358
June	1.3117	1.2412	1.2865
July	1.3549	1.3040	1.3256
August	1.3694	1.3437	1.3586
September	1.3709	1.3461	1.3581
October	1.3833	1.3449	1.3658
November	1.4150	1.3667	1.3893
December	1.4359	1.3954	1.4118