YEARLY HIGH
0.3086 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2645 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2896 WST

2020 SEK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SEK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.3086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.2645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0440 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2769 to the December average rate of 0.3053, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3086 was up 4.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,543 WST
2019 Average 1,391 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,323 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.19 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3082
0.2736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.2803, compared to 0.2990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0234 WST (High: 0.2880 / Low: 0.2645). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 WST (High: 0.3086 / Low: 0.3024).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.3053) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0252 (+9.00%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.3053
2019 Avg (December) 0.2801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2809 0.2735 0.2769
February 0.2811 0.2723 0.2765
March 0.2880 0.2645 0.2765
April 0.2823 0.2717 0.2772
May 0.2933 0.2790 0.2844
June 0.3008 0.2824 0.2900
July 0.3021 0.2846 0.2934
August 0.3056 0.2964 0.3006
September 0.3010 0.2866 0.2959
October 0.3028 0.2937 0.2980
November 0.3049 0.2947 0.3007
December 0.3086 0.3024 0.3053