2020 WST to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 357.0403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 319.2599.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.7804 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 342.0228 to the December average rate of 352.8828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 357.0403 was up 3.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 346.6393, 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 KPW 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 332.0410, compared to 344.6392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.5982 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 12.4897 KPW (High: 345.2342 / Low: 332.7445). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9770 KPW (High: 338.1642 / Low: 333.1872).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.1055 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 352.8828) against the same month in 2019 (average: 340.8675), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0153 (+3.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 344.9090 | 339.5501 | 342.0228 |
| February | 338.1642 | 333.1872 | 336.2224 |
| March | 336.4915 | 324.4004 | 331.1800 |
| April | 330.1220 | 319.2599 | 324.0745 |
| May | 329.0402 | 322.5623 | 325.5411 |
| June | 339.0914 | 327.3389 | 333.2053 |
| July | 345.2342 | 332.7445 | 339.2557 |
| August | 345.8907 | 340.4224 | 343.4485 |
| September | 346.5831 | 337.6048 | 343.8052 |
| October | 344.8305 | 338.3273 | 341.8776 |
| November | 349.9760 | 342.1024 | 346.5652 |
| December | 357.0403 | 349.8980 | 352.8828 |