2020 WST to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |