YEARLY HIGH
6.8220 MDL
YEARLY LOW
6.2397 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4788 MDL

2020 WST to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 6.8220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 6.2397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5823 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6025 to the December average rate of 6.7413, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.8220 was down 1.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.9564, 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 34,110 MDL
2019 Average 33,326 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 31,198 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,911.41 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.7842
6.2694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MDL 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 6.4896, compared to 6.4680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.3341 MDL (High: 6.7220 / Low: 6.3878). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1611 MDL (High: 6.4007 / Low: 6.2397).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3341
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1611

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1277 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 6.7413) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.5377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2036 (+3.11%).

2020 Avg (December) 6.7413
2019 Avg (December) 6.5377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7142 6.4977 6.6025
February 6.6581 6.4642 6.5586
March 6.6737 6.4138 6.4976
April 6.7220 6.3878 6.5270
May 6.5229 6.2955 6.3993
June 6.4604 6.2520 6.3526
July 6.5249 6.2850 6.3888
August 6.4007 6.2397 6.3123
September 6.4417 6.2781 6.3500
October 6.5231 6.3191 6.4240
November 6.6982 6.4719 6.5914
December 6.8220 6.6548 6.7413