YEARLY HIGH
141.6260 MRO
YEARLY LOW
126.6398 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.2082 MRO

2020 WST to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 141.6260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 126.6398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.9862 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.6690 to the December average rate of 139.9769, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 141.6260 was up 3.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 137.5002, 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 708,130 MRO
2019 Average 678,956 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 633,199 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,931.12 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

141.1196
127.4068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MRO 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 131.7096, compared to 136.7069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.7096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.7069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 4.9542 MRO (High: 136.9429 / Low: 131.9887). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9742 MRO (High: 134.1385 / Low: 132.1643).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.9542
February Spread (Stable) ±1.9742

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 2.8185 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 139.9769) against the same month in 2019 (average: 135.2108), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7661 (+3.52%).

2020 Avg (December) 139.9769
2019 Avg (December) 135.2108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 136.8139 134.6882 135.6690
February 134.1385 132.1643 133.3682
March 133.4750 128.6788 131.3681
April 130.9484 126.6398 128.5496
May 130.5193 127.9497 129.1313
June 134.5062 129.8444 132.1714
July 136.9429 131.9887 134.5714
August 137.2033 135.0342 136.2346
September 137.4780 133.9166 136.3761
October 136.7828 134.2032 135.6114
November 138.8238 135.7006 137.4709
December 141.6260 138.7929 139.9769