YEARLY HIGH
0.0376 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0341 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0359 WST

2020 INR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the INR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.0341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0369 to the December average rate of 0.0346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0376 was down 2.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0385, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,402 WST
2019 Average 9,337 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,529 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 872.92 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0377
0.0343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.0366, compared to 0.0353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0017 WST (High: 0.0364 / Low: 0.0347). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0376 / Low: 0.0371).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0374) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0366), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+2.07%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0374
2019 Avg (February) 0.0366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0373 0.0364 0.0369
February 0.0376 0.0371 0.0374
March 0.0374 0.0360 0.0365
April 0.0370 0.0356 0.0364
May 0.0368 0.0360 0.0365
June 0.0364 0.0347 0.0357
July 0.0362 0.0348 0.0354
August 0.0360 0.0347 0.0351
September 0.0362 0.0353 0.0356
October 0.0365 0.0350 0.0358
November 0.0354 0.0345 0.0350
December 0.0350 0.0341 0.0346