2020 WST to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2774 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.2605 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2699 XDR

2020 WST to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.2774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.2605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2754 to the December average rate of 0.2726, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2774 was down 0.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2779, 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 1,387 XDR

2019 Average 1,374 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 1,302 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.93 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2765

0.2629

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WST to XDR 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 0.2690, compared to 0.2707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2690

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0088 XDR (High: 0.2727 / Low: 0.2638). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 XDR (High: 0.2774 / Low: 0.2736).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2754) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2742), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.44%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2754

2019 Avg (January) 0.2742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2774	0.2736	0.2754
February	0.2746	0.2699	0.2728
March	0.2705	0.2659	0.2682
April	0.2687	0.2605	0.2640
May	0.2676	0.2627	0.2652
June	0.2727	0.2638	0.2683
July	0.2749	0.2681	0.2713
August	0.2726	0.2679	0.2703
September	0.2727	0.2673	0.2705
October	0.2710	0.2661	0.2689
November	0.2728	0.2683	0.2709
December	0.2751	0.2704	0.2726