YEARLY HIGH
6.8997 LSL
YEARLY LOW
5.3552 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1771 LSL

2020 WST to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 6.8997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.3552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5444 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4559 to the December average rate of 5.8385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.8997 was up 17.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.8537, 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 34,498 LSL
2019 Average 27,469 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 26,776 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,722.21 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.8042
5.3333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LSL 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 6.1286, compared to 6.2256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8917 LSL (High: 6.5929 / Low: 5.7012). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1816 LSL (High: 6.3532 / Low: 6.1716).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8917
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1816

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2698 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 6.6816) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.4202), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2614 (+23.27%).

2020 Avg (April) 6.6816
2019 Avg (April) 5.4202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5972 5.3552 5.4559
February 5.7500 5.5238 5.5961
March 6.5929 5.7012 6.1214
April 6.8997 6.4214 6.6816
May 6.7667 6.3310 6.5702
June 6.4805 6.1103 6.3462
July 6.4886 6.1977 6.3159
August 6.7786 6.3477 6.5616
September 6.5427 6.1795 6.3958
October 6.3532 6.1716 6.2559
November 6.1951 5.8897 5.9861
December 5.9657 5.7377 5.8385