2020 WST to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 23.0796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 19.1725.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9071 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2097 to the December average rate of 22.8069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 23.0796 was up 14.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.2127, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
WST to DOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 20.1647, compared to 22.3489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1842 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.3431 DOP (High: 21.7241 / Low: 19.3809). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2303 DOP (High: 20.0459 / Low: 19.8156).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3343 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 22.8069) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.0861), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7208 (+13.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.3868 | 19.9414 | 20.2097 |
| February | 20.0459 | 19.8156 | 19.9503 |
| March | 21.7241 | 19.3809 | 19.8527 |
| April | 19.8071 | 19.1725 | 19.5184 |
| May | 20.6580 | 19.6632 | 19.9879 |
| June | 21.9252 | 20.5641 | 21.4690 |
| July | 22.4709 | 21.5596 | 22.0178 |
| August | 22.5275 | 22.0513 | 22.3119 |
| September | 22.5187 | 21.9186 | 22.3269 |
| October | 22.3703 | 21.9754 | 22.1947 |
| November | 22.6562 | 21.8517 | 22.4354 |
| December | 23.0796 | 22.6172 | 22.8069 |