2020 WST to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 76.6334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 60.2269.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4065 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.7572 to the December average rate of 63.2380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 76.6334 was down 4.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 80.2110, 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 LRD 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 72.6279, compared to 71.3639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2640 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 9.3339 LRD (High: 69.5608 / Low: 60.2269). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1249 LRD (High: 73.9962 / Low: 72.8713).
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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.8511 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 76.0604) against the same month in 2019 (average: 78.5875), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5272 (-3.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.0584 | 71.4585 | 72.7572 |
| February | 73.9962 | 72.8713 | 73.4318 |
| March | 74.0281 | 71.0527 | 72.7703 |
| April | 72.6268 | 70.2904 | 71.3274 |
| May | 72.6082 | 71.1071 | 71.7784 |
| June | 75.0605 | 72.2692 | 73.7024 |
| July | 76.4406 | 73.6475 | 75.1277 |
| August | 76.5860 | 75.3847 | 76.0587 |
| September | 76.6334 | 74.6482 | 76.0604 |
| October | 75.4475 | 69.8349 | 73.7748 |
| November | 69.5608 | 60.2269 | 63.9237 |
| December | 65.1532 | 61.3293 | 63.2380 |