YEARLY HIGH
1.0721 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.9587 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0160 XCD

2020 WST to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.0721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.9587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1134 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0270 to the December average rate of 1.0596, 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 1.0721 was up 3.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0409, 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 5,361 XCD
2019 Average 5,140 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 4,793 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 567.24 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0683
0.9645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to XCD 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 0.9971, compared to 1.0349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0375 XCD (High: 1.0367 / Low: 0.9992). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 XCD (High: 1.0155 / Low: 1.0005).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.0596) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0361 (+3.52%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.0596
2019 Avg (December) 1.0236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0357 1.0196 1.0270
February 1.0155 1.0005 1.0096
March 1.0104 0.9741 0.9945
April 0.9913 0.9587 0.9731
May 0.9881 0.9686 0.9775
June 1.0182 0.9829 1.0006
July 1.0367 0.9992 1.0187
August 1.0387 1.0222 1.0313
September 1.0407 1.0138 1.0324
October 1.0355 1.0159 1.0266
November 1.0509 1.0273 1.0407
December 1.0721 1.0507 1.0596