YEARLY HIGH
0.1450 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1088 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1246 WST

2020 MXN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.1450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.1088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1399 to the December average rate of 0.1279, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1450 was up 3.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,251 WST
2019 Average 6,831 WST
Yearly Trough Low 5,440 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,810.15 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1448
0.1120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.1264, compared to 0.1228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0298 WST (High: 0.1386 / Low: 0.1088). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 WST (High: 0.1418 / Low: 0.1377).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0298
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.1421) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1360), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+4.46%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.1421
2019 Avg (February) 0.1360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1418 0.1377 0.1399
February 0.1450 0.1366 0.1421
March 0.1386 0.1088 0.1224
April 0.1200 0.1106 0.1147
May 0.1247 0.1113 0.1180
June 0.1280 0.1161 0.1210
July 0.1203 0.1156 0.1184
August 0.1211 0.1153 0.1183
September 0.1245 0.1165 0.1211
October 0.1261 0.1207 0.1239
November 0.1293 0.1228 0.1274
December 0.1299 0.1258 0.1279