YEARLY HIGH
1524.6985 COP
YEARLY LOW
1226.1084 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1386.2018 COP

2020 WST to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 1524.6985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1226.1084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 298.5901 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1258.1615 to the December average rate of 1357.6701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1524.6985 was up 14.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 1329.5041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,623,492 COP
2019 Average 6,237,758 COP
Yearly Trough Low 6,130,542 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,492,950.29 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1475.6807
1238.3870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to COP 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 1358.4853, compared to 1413.9182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 55.4329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1358.4853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1413.9182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 242.3040 COP (High: 1524.6985 / Low: 1282.3945). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.8597 COP (High: 1476.6648 / Low: 1436.8052).

March Spread (Volatile) ±242.3040
October Spread (Stable) ±39.8597

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 60.9605 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -60.9605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1426.5255) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1198.4543), the exchange rate shifted by +228.0712 (+19.03%).

2020 Avg (March) 1426.5255
2019 Avg (March) 1198.4543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1295.1818 1226.1084 1258.1615
February 1303.5358 1255.7697 1272.6600
March 1524.6985 1282.3945 1426.5255
April 1490.3150 1366.4694 1429.2234
May 1442.4077 1339.5720 1392.6120
June 1429.7993 1298.0816 1371.7297
July 1435.6280 1358.1524 1375.6859
August 1469.7128 1422.7296 1442.6253
September 1473.0327 1398.9973 1432.9910
October 1476.6648 1436.8052 1455.9062
November 1474.0599 1391.0539 1418.6307
December 1387.1793 1328.6114 1357.6701