YEARLY HIGH
3.8393 WST
YEARLY LOW
3.6043 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7061 WST

2020 XDR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 3.8393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 3.6043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2351 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6314 to the December average rate of 3.6689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.8393 was up 4.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,197 WST
2019 Average 18,193 WST
Yearly Trough Low 18,021 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,175.27 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.8033
3.6157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 3.7186, compared to 3.6937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.1228 WST (High: 3.7904 / Low: 3.6676). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0509 WST (High: 3.6552 / Low: 3.6043).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1228
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0509

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 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 3.7876) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.6342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1534 (+4.22%).

2020 Avg (April) 3.7876
2019 Avg (April) 3.6342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6552 3.6043 3.6314
February 3.7056 3.6420 3.6655
March 3.7608 3.6969 3.7288
April 3.8393 3.7218 3.7876
May 3.8064 3.7366 3.7714
June 3.7904 3.6676 3.7268
July 3.7293 3.6374 3.6862
August 3.7322 3.6682 3.6993
September 3.7416 3.6671 3.6972
October 3.7587 3.6905 3.7192
November 3.7268 3.6660 3.6912
December 3.6982 3.6352 3.6689