YEARLY HIGH
0.0217 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0185 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0197 WST

2020 ISK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 0.0185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0213 to the December average rate of 0.0200, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0217 was down 3.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108 WST
2019 Average 107 WST
Yearly Trough Low 93 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.79 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0215
0.0187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0202, compared to 0.0192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0021 WST (High: 0.0213 / Low: 0.0192). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0194 / Low: 0.0190).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0213) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0218), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-2.32%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0213
2019 Avg (January) 0.0218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0217 0.0211 0.0213
February 0.0217 0.0208 0.0212
March 0.0213 0.0192 0.0202
April 0.0196 0.0188 0.0192
May 0.0204 0.0187 0.0193
June 0.0208 0.0193 0.0199
July 0.0196 0.0188 0.0192
August 0.0194 0.0190 0.0192
September 0.0193 0.0186 0.0190
October 0.0193 0.0185 0.0189
November 0.0195 0.0186 0.0190
December 0.0205 0.0197 0.0200