2020 WST to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 6160.4396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 5019.9653.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1140.4742 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5214.1375 to the December average rate of 5534.4266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6160.4396 was up 11.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 5543.3210, 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 IDR 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 5371.9041, compared to 5555.5442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 183.6401 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 997.0679 IDR (High: 6160.4396 / Low: 5163.3717). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 113.6461 IDR (High: 5631.2861 / Low: 5517.6400).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 302.0543 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5581.1216) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5450.2513), the exchange rate shifted by +130.8703 (+2.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5342.0240 | 5019.9653 | 5214.1375 |
| February | 5226.9704 | 5085.0390 | 5136.4068 |
| March | 6160.4396 | 5163.3717 | 5581.1216 |
| April | 5938.7447 | 5495.2644 | 5672.0040 |
| May | 5588.0274 | 5256.3730 | 5369.9496 |
| June | 5401.4488 | 5096.2341 | 5257.8052 |
| July | 5638.8444 | 5270.5337 | 5475.0419 |
| August | 5721.9441 | 5516.8547 | 5605.4541 |
| September | 5761.1749 | 5570.7273 | 5664.4893 |
| October | 5631.2861 | 5517.6400 | 5585.2283 |
| November | 5567.8615 | 5374.6927 | 5468.6248 |
| December | 5604.6097 | 5463.5971 | 5534.4266 |