YEARLY HIGH
1.0431 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.9327 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9849 WST

2020 XCD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 1.0431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1104 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9737 to the December average rate of 0.9438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0431 was up 5.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9892, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,215 WST
2019 Average 4,864 WST
Yearly Trough Low 4,664 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 551.88 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0361
0.9354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to WST 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 1.0033, compared to 0.9665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0369 WST (High: 1.0266 / Low: 0.9897). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 WST (High: 0.9995 / Low: 0.9848).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0369
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.0277) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0618 (+6.40%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.0277
2019 Avg (April) 0.9659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9808 0.9655 0.9737
February 0.9995 0.9848 0.9905
March 1.0266 0.9897 1.0057
April 1.0431 1.0088 1.0277
May 1.0324 1.0121 1.0230
June 1.0174 0.9821 0.9996
July 1.0008 0.9646 0.9817
August 0.9783 0.9628 0.9696
September 0.9864 0.9609 0.9687
October 0.9843 0.9657 0.9741
November 0.9734 0.9515 0.9610
December 0.9518 0.9327 0.9438