YEARLY HIGH
0.1603 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1466 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1544 WST

2020 MDL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.1603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.1466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1515 to the December average rate of 0.1483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1603 was up 3.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 801 WST
2019 Average 750 WST
Yearly Trough Low 733 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.40 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1594
0.1473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1541, compared to 0.1547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0078 WST (High: 0.1565 / Low: 0.1488). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 WST (High: 0.1503 / Low: 0.1466).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.1584) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+5.50%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.1584
2019 Avg (August) 0.1502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1539 0.1489 0.1515
February 0.1547 0.1502 0.1525
March 0.1559 0.1498 0.1539
April 0.1565 0.1488 0.1532
May 0.1588 0.1533 0.1563
June 0.1599 0.1548 0.1574
July 0.1591 0.1533 0.1565
August 0.1603 0.1562 0.1584
September 0.1593 0.1552 0.1575
October 0.1583 0.1533 0.1557
November 0.1545 0.1493 0.1517
December 0.1503 0.1466 0.1483