YEARLY HIGH
0.2813 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.2515 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2665 JOD

2020 WST to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.2515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0298 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2694 to the December average rate of 0.2780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2813 was up 2.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,406 JOD
2019 Average 1,348 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 1,258 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.79 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2802
0.2530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JOD 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 0.2616, compared to 0.2715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0098 JOD (High: 0.2720 / Low: 0.2621). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 JOD (High: 0.2664 / Low: 0.2624).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2780) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+3.50%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2780
2019 Avg (December) 0.2686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2717 0.2675 0.2694
February 0.2664 0.2624 0.2648
March 0.2651 0.2556 0.2609
April 0.2601 0.2515 0.2553
May 0.2592 0.2541 0.2565
June 0.2671 0.2579 0.2625
July 0.2720 0.2621 0.2673
August 0.2725 0.2682 0.2706
September 0.2730 0.2660 0.2708
October 0.2716 0.2665 0.2693
November 0.2757 0.2695 0.2730
December 0.2813 0.2754 0.2780