YEARLY HIGH
0.0166 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0130 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0139 WST

2020 LRD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LRD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0137 to the December average rate of 0.0158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0166 was down 0.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83 WST
2019 Average 71 WST
Yearly Trough Low 65 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.77 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0161
0.0129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0138, compared to 0.0141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0022 WST (High: 0.0166 / Low: 0.0144). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0131).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0157) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+18.80%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0157
2019 Avg (November) 0.0132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0140 0.0135 0.0137
February 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
March 0.0141 0.0135 0.0137
April 0.0142 0.0138 0.0140
May 0.0141 0.0138 0.0139
June 0.0138 0.0133 0.0136
July 0.0136 0.0131 0.0133
August 0.0133 0.0131 0.0131
September 0.0134 0.0130 0.0131
October 0.0143 0.0133 0.0136
November 0.0166 0.0144 0.0157
December 0.0163 0.0153 0.0158