2020 WST to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1545.7592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 1330.2684.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 215.4908 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1398.8231 to the December average rate of 1497.1685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1545.7592 was up 8.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 1426.2713, 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 MGA 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 1384.2815, compared to 1480.5598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 96.2783 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 98.6904 MGA (High: 1545.7592 / Low: 1447.0688). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.3127 MGA (High: 1477.4393 / Low: 1449.1266).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 15.0309 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1497.1685) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1365.5069), the exchange rate shifted by +131.6616 (+9.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1418.2962 | 1372.7889 | 1398.8231 |
| February | 1397.1018 | 1359.2663 | 1383.7923 |
| March | 1385.7177 | 1343.2451 | 1369.6843 |
| April | 1379.9221 | 1330.2684 | 1358.8910 |
| May | 1393.5481 | 1364.6176 | 1377.8526 |
| June | 1443.8601 | 1361.1853 | 1416.6457 |
| July | 1467.6293 | 1421.5584 | 1449.0395 |
| August | 1477.4393 | 1449.1266 | 1464.2801 |
| September | 1495.6043 | 1458.1061 | 1474.7789 |
| October | 1516.8805 | 1464.2053 | 1488.0404 |
| November | 1538.0335 | 1471.2361 | 1510.0512 |
| December | 1545.7592 | 1447.0688 | 1497.1685 |