YEARLY HIGH
41.4433 XPF
YEARLY LOW
37.9171 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.3171 XPF

2020 WST to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 41.4433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 37.9171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5263 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.8419 to the December average rate of 38.4369, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 41.4433 was up 0.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 41.3458, 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 207,217 XPF
2019 Average 202,675 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 189,585 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,631.27 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

41.0824
38.1964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to XPF 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 39.9380, compared to 38.6961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.9380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.6961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8292 XPF (High: 40.6166 / Low: 38.7874). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5329 XPF (High: 38.7543 / Low: 38.2214).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8292
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.1807 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 40.8377) against the same month in 2019 (average: 40.3080), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5297 (+1.31%).

2020 Avg (February) 40.8377
2019 Avg (February) 40.3080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.1763 40.4903 40.8419
February 41.4433 40.0602 40.8377
March 40.6166 38.7874 39.6570
April 40.0569 38.9585 39.5403
May 40.0223 38.8193 39.4940
June 39.9240 38.3547 39.2570
July 40.1608 38.4612 39.2597
August 38.9360 38.0070 38.4935
September 39.2551 38.3224 38.6765
October 39.1040 37.9171 38.5215
November 39.1629 38.3310 38.7887
December 38.7543 38.2214 38.4369