YEARLY HIGH
0.0716 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0597 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0636 WST

2020 UYU to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0705 to the December average rate of 0.0601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0716 was down 11.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 358 WST
2019 Average 374 WST
Yearly Trough Low 298 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.45 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0715
0.0591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.0659, compared to 0.0612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0093 WST (High: 0.0693 / Low: 0.0600). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0618 / Low: 0.0610).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0705) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0800), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0095 (-11.90%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0705
2019 Avg (February) 0.0800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0711 0.0700 0.0705
February 0.0716 0.0687 0.0705
March 0.0693 0.0600 0.0635
April 0.0650 0.0620 0.0639
May 0.0654 0.0626 0.0638
June 0.0646 0.0618 0.0633
July 0.0641 0.0605 0.0616
August 0.0618 0.0610 0.0614
September 0.0628 0.0611 0.0616
October 0.0625 0.0610 0.0617
November 0.0613 0.0603 0.0607
December 0.0606 0.0597 0.0601