YEARLY HIGH
0.0434 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0326 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0370 WST

2020 RUB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0425 to the December average rate of 0.0345, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0434 was up 1.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 217 WST
2019 Average 203 WST
Yearly Trough Low 163 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.30 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0434
0.0329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0391, compared to 0.0349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0068 WST (High: 0.0406 / Low: 0.0337). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 WST (High: 0.0359 / Low: 0.0347).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0425) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0391), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+8.67%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0425
2019 Avg (January) 0.0391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0434 0.0413 0.0425
February 0.0424 0.0401 0.0417
March 0.0406 0.0337 0.0366
April 0.0381 0.0346 0.0371
May 0.0394 0.0365 0.0380
June 0.0403 0.0379 0.0390
July 0.0384 0.0350 0.0371
August 0.0359 0.0347 0.0355
September 0.0354 0.0334 0.0344
October 0.0347 0.0329 0.0339
November 0.0342 0.0326 0.0338
December 0.0352 0.0333 0.0345