YEARLY HIGH
6160.4396 IDR
YEARLY LOW
5019.9653 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5463.7241 IDR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,802,198 IDR
2019 Average 26,884,594 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 25,099,827 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,702,371.20 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5725.5637
5082.8471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5371.9041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5555.5442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±997.0679
October Spread (Stable) ±113.6461

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -302.0543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (March) 5581.1216
2019 Avg (March) 5450.2513

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