YEARLY HIGH
2.0030 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.8640 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9184 WST

2020 LYD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 2.0030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.8640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1390 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8800 to the December average rate of 1.8966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0030 was up 4.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.9226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,015 WST
2019 Average 9,401 WST
Yearly Trough Low 9,320 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 695.23 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9727
1.8716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 1.9262, compared to 1.9105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0752 WST (High: 2.0030 / Low: 1.9278). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 WST (High: 1.9393 / Low: 1.9144).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0752
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

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 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.9642) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8756), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0886 (+4.72%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.9642
2019 Avg (April) 1.8756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8981 1.8640 1.8800
February 1.9212 1.8883 1.9012
March 1.9741 1.9055 1.9353
April 2.0030 1.9278 1.9642
May 1.9712 1.9273 1.9499
June 1.9554 1.8951 1.9265
July 1.9293 1.8847 1.9062
August 1.9326 1.8855 1.9119
September 1.9393 1.8983 1.9139
October 1.9393 1.9144 1.9247
November 1.9302 1.8972 1.9098
December 1.9106 1.8804 1.8966