2020 WST to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 29.3103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 26.5891.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7212 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.0844 to the December average rate of 28.8816, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 29.3103 was up 6.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 27.6137, 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 INR 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 27.3561, compared to 28.3657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0096 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 1.3159 INR (High: 28.7825 / Low: 27.4666). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3592 INR (High: 26.9483 / Low: 26.5891).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3725 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 28.8816) against the same month in 2019 (average: 26.9559), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9257 (+7.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.5021 | 26.7790 | 27.0844 |
| February | 26.9483 | 26.5891 | 26.7425 |
| March | 27.8152 | 26.7198 | 27.4231 |
| April | 28.0919 | 27.0449 | 27.4486 |
| May | 27.7475 | 27.2054 | 27.3862 |
| June | 28.7825 | 27.4666 | 28.0520 |
| July | 28.7426 | 27.6271 | 28.2359 |
| August | 28.7973 | 27.7568 | 28.4606 |
| September | 28.3327 | 27.6459 | 28.0881 |
| October | 28.5468 | 27.4275 | 27.9461 |
| November | 28.9707 | 28.2365 | 28.5822 |
| December | 29.3103 | 28.5617 | 28.8816 |