YEARLY HIGH
5.6151 SRD
YEARLY LOW
2.6456 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5130 SRD

2020 WST to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.6151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 2.6456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9695 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8342 to the December average rate of 5.5497, the exchange rate registered a net change of 95.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.6151 was up 95.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.8725, 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 28,075 SRD
2019 Average 14,184 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 13,228 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,847.27 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.8361
2.3991
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SRD 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 2.7515, compared to 4.2744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7515
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 2.6153 SRD (High: 5.4506 / Low: 2.8353). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0412 SRD (High: 2.8023 / Low: 2.7610).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.6153
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 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 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.5497) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.8247), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7250 (+96.47%).

2020 Avg (December) 5.5497
2019 Avg (December) 2.8247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8581 2.8137 2.8342
February 2.8023 2.7610 2.7862
March 2.7884 2.6882 2.7444
April 2.7356 2.6456 2.6855
May 2.7266 2.6730 2.6977
June 2.8099 2.7125 2.7612
July 2.8608 2.7573 2.8113
August 2.8663 2.8210 2.8460
September 5.4506 2.8353 3.6125
October 5.4230 5.3208 5.3766
November 5.5040 5.3801 5.4503
December 5.6151 5.5027 5.5497