YEARLY HIGH
29.3103 INR
YEARLY LOW
26.5891 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.8609 INR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 146,551 INR
2019 Average 133,896 INR
Yearly Trough Low 132,946 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,605.92 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

29.0955
26.5286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.3561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.3657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.3159
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3592

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 28.8816
2019 Avg (December) 26.9559

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