YEARLY HIGH
0.1867 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1448 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1623 WST

2020 NAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NAD 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 0.1448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0419 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1833 to the December average rate of 0.1715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1867 was down 4.95% 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 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 934 WST
2019 Average 909 WST
Yearly Trough Low 724 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.49 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1867
0.1464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.1643, compared to 0.1604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0242 WST (High: 0.1754 / Low: 0.1512). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 WST (High: 0.1613 / Low: 0.1544).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

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: 0.1881), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-2.53%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1833
2019 Avg (January) 0.1881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1867 0.1787 0.1833
February 0.1810 0.1739 0.1788
March 0.1754 0.1512 0.1638
April 0.1564 0.1448 0.1497
May 0.1578 0.1477 0.1521
June 0.1637 0.1543 0.1578
July 0.1613 0.1544 0.1584
August 0.1571 0.1477 0.1511
September 0.1611 0.1501 0.1559
October 0.1620 0.1457 0.1585
November 0.1703 0.1613 0.1671
December 0.1754 0.1675 0.1715