YEARLY HIGH
0.0072 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0060 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0064 WST

2020 KZT to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KZT to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.0072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0069 to the December average rate of 0.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0072 was up 2.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36 WST
2019 Average 34 WST
Yearly Trough Low 30 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.91 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0072
0.0060
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KZT 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 0.0067, compared to 0.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.0071 / Low: 0.0060). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0060).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0071) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+2.48%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0071
2019 Avg (February) 0.0069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
February 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
March 0.0071 0.0060 0.0065
April 0.0065 0.0061 0.0064
May 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
June 0.0069 0.0065 0.0067
July 0.0066 0.0062 0.0064
August 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062
September 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
October 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
November 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
December 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061