2020 WST to KZT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 167.1581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 139.5855.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.5727 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.1298 to the December average rate of 165.0438, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 167.1581 was up 13.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 147.6870, 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 KZT 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 149.3018, compared to 161.9395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.6377 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 25.6806 KZT (High: 165.7856 / Low: 140.1049). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4193 KZT (High: 166.3171 / Low: 163.8979).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.5087 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 165.0438) against the same month in 2019 (average: 145.5192), the exchange rate shifted by +19.5246 (+13.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 146.7460 | 142.2569 | 144.1298 |
| February | 142.8123 | 139.5855 | 141.1839 |
| March | 165.7856 | 140.1049 | 153.9504 |
| April | 164.9970 | 152.7488 | 155.9959 |
| May | 155.0123 | 148.9312 | 151.4872 |
| June | 152.7866 | 145.3491 | 149.0637 |
| July | 161.8648 | 150.4348 | 155.6281 |
| August | 162.1726 | 158.8958 | 160.2619 |
| September | 164.1741 | 159.9559 | 162.3321 |
| October | 165.6169 | 160.6422 | 163.2223 |
| November | 166.3171 | 163.8979 | 165.1491 |
| December | 167.1581 | 163.0406 | 165.0438 |