YEARLY HIGH
0.1867 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1449 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1626 WST

2020 LSL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.1449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0418 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1833 to the December average rate of 0.1713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1867 was down 4.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 934 WST
2019 Average 911 WST
Yearly Trough Low 725 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.99 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1867
0.1464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.1642, compared to 0.1609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0237 WST (High: 0.1754 / Low: 0.1517). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 WST (High: 0.1620 / Low: 0.1574).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1833) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1880), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-2.51%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1833
2019 Avg (January) 0.1880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1867 0.1787 0.1833
February 0.1810 0.1739 0.1787
March 0.1754 0.1517 0.1637
April 0.1557 0.1449 0.1497
May 0.1580 0.1478 0.1523
June 0.1637 0.1543 0.1576
July 0.1613 0.1541 0.1583
August 0.1575 0.1475 0.1525
September 0.1618 0.1528 0.1564
October 0.1620 0.1574 0.1599
November 0.1698 0.1614 0.1671
December 0.1743 0.1676 0.1713