YEARLY HIGH
0.1110 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0890 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0990 WST

2020 UAH to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UAH to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.1110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1089 to the December average rate of 0.0906, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1110 was down 2.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 555 WST
2019 Average 511 WST
Yearly Trough Low 445 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.06 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1107
0.0887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.1045, compared to 0.0935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0131 WST (High: 0.1098 / Low: 0.0967). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 WST (High: 0.0943 / Low: 0.0918).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1089) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0936), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+16.34%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1089
2019 Avg (January) 0.0936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1110 0.1054 0.1089
February 0.1103 0.1065 0.1089
March 0.1098 0.0967 0.1027
April 0.1032 0.0984 0.1022
May 0.1045 0.1015 0.1032
June 0.1034 0.0992 0.1012
July 0.1013 0.0941 0.0971
August 0.0966 0.0939 0.0952
September 0.0949 0.0920 0.0934
October 0.0943 0.0918 0.0929
November 0.0932 0.0902 0.0917
December 0.0922 0.0890 0.0906