YEARLY HIGH
0.0160 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0136 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0145 WST

2025 LRD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LRD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.0160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 0.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0147 to the December average rate of 0.0159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0160 was up 2.16% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0156, 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 80 WST
2024 Average 73 WST
Yearly Trough Low 68 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.77 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0161
0.0136
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 0.0142, compared to 0.0149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was September, with a trading range of 0.0020 WST (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0137). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0140).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 0.0159) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+2.49%).

2025 Avg (December) 0.0159
2024 Avg (December) 0.0155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0152 0.0141 0.0147
February 0.0142 0.0139 0.0141
March 0.0142 0.0140 0.0140
April 0.0140 0.0140 0.0140
May 0.0140 0.0140 0.0140
June 0.0141 0.0140 0.0140
July 0.0140 0.0136 0.0139
August 0.0140 0.0137 0.0138
September 0.0157 0.0137 0.0149
October 0.0154 0.0152 0.0153
November 0.0159 0.0152 0.0155
December 0.0160 0.0158 0.0159