2020 WST to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

459.9874 KRW

YEARLY LOW

421.9440 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

443.0756 KRW

2020 WST to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 459.9874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 421.9440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.0434 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 443.1351 to the December average rate of 429.0422, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 459.9874 was down 0.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 462.2729, 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 2,299,937 KRW

2019 Average 2,215,812 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 2,109,720 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 190,216.79 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

455.4772

426.6390

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KRW 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 444.7948, compared to 441.3565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 444.7948

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 441.3565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 20.5813 KRW (High: 453.2960 / Low: 432.7147). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7677 KRW (High: 432.1836 / Low: 424.4159).

April Spread (Volatile) ±20.5813

November Spread (Stable) ±7.7677

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 15.3006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.3006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 447.4563) against the same month in 2019 (average: 434.2054), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2509 (+3.05%).

2020 Avg (March) 447.4563

2019 Avg (March) 434.2054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	452.9143	437.3557	443.1351
February	455.5536	440.2606	446.3886
March	459.9874	439.9438	447.4563
April	453.2960	432.7147	440.2768
May	452.7685	439.9506	444.6693
June	456.6765	437.2193	446.8429
July	458.1603	443.3749	452.0178
August	459.0316	448.1070	453.0740
September	456.9078	440.5517	449.9675
October	442.2375	429.0871	434.6669
November	432.1836	424.4159	429.3703
December	438.6213	421.9440	429.0422