2020 WST to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8307.8688 STD

YEARLY LOW

7822.8506 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

8085.6596 STD

2020 WST to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 8307.8688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 7822.8506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 485.0182 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8193.6464 to the December average rate of 8105.6860, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8307.8688 was up 0.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 8266.0236, 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 41,539,344 STD

2019 Average 40,529,082 STD

Yearly Trough Low 39,114,253 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,425,090.94 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8243.2461

7913.8247

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to STD 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 8099.6327, compared to 8071.6865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.9462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8099.6327

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8071.6865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 296.2315 STD (High: 8119.0821 / Low: 7822.8506). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 105.9604 STD (High: 8140.7496 / Low: 8034.7892).

April Spread (Volatile) ±296.2315

December Spread (Stable) ±105.9604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 192.0132 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -192.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 8157.5246) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8045.1967), the exchange rate shifted by +112.3278 (+1.40%).

2020 Avg (June) 8157.5246

2019 Avg (June) 8045.1967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8262.7892	8134.4098	8193.6464
February	8269.6986	8084.3645	8196.1269
March	8245.0781	7978.3651	8133.2896
April	8119.0821	7822.8506	7941.2765
May	8061.6119	7902.8996	7975.9320
June	8307.8688	8019.9293	8157.5246
July	8307.1452	8133.9835	8215.7943
August	8217.1498	7933.1161	8057.0635
September	8099.2252	7889.4134	8008.3953
October	8016.9240	7906.2976	7974.3779
November	8127.4318	7997.9569	8068.8020
December	8140.7496	8034.7892	8105.6860