YEARLY HIGH
0.0017 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0013 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0014 WST

2020 CDF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CDF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0016 to the December average rate of 0.0013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0017 was up 5.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CDF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9 WST
2019 Average 8 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.24 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0016
0.0013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to WST 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 0.0016, compared to 0.0013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0017 / Low: 0.0013). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0016 / Low: 0.0016).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0013) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0016), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-16.85%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0013
2019 Avg (December) 0.0016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0016 0.0015 0.0016
February 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
March 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
April 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
May 0.0016 0.0015 0.0015
June 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014
July 0.0014 0.0013 0.0014
August 0.0014 0.0013 0.0013
September 0.0014 0.0013 0.0013
October 0.0015 0.0013 0.0014
November 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
December 0.0017 0.0013 0.0013