2020 WST to KGS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 33.0291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 25.8520.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1772 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.4499 to the December average rate of 32.7410, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 33.0291 was up 23.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 26.6722, 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 KGS 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 27.2073, compared to 30.7312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5239 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 3.8078 KGS (High: 30.4220 / Low: 26.6142). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3861 KGS (High: 26.2453 / Low: 25.8592).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9319 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 32.7410) against the same month in 2019 (average: 26.3786), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3623 (+24.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6350 | 26.2474 | 26.4499 |
| February | 26.2453 | 25.8592 | 26.0853 |
| March | 29.3461 | 25.8520 | 26.8448 |
| April | 30.4220 | 26.6142 | 28.6015 |
| May | 28.7032 | 26.3958 | 27.6696 |
| June | 28.1711 | 26.8102 | 27.5929 |
| July | 29.4041 | 28.3866 | 29.1678 |
| August | 29.9654 | 29.2845 | 29.5485 |
| September | 30.5021 | 29.7418 | 30.1171 |
| October | 31.0848 | 29.8417 | 30.4763 |
| November | 32.9750 | 31.0940 | 32.3368 |
| December | 33.0291 | 31.9195 | 32.7410 |