2020 WST to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 565.1063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 480.4771.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.6292 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 558.0622 to the December average rate of 524.2497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 565.1063 was down 4.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 594.6831, 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 MMK 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 525.0701, compared to 509.0186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.0515 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 33.3979 MMK (High: 545.7567 / Low: 512.3587). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.4118 MMK (High: 513.6413 / Low: 503.2295).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 26.4731 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 558.0622) against the same month in 2019 (average: 587.1150), the exchange rate shifted by -29.0529 (-4.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 565.1063 | 553.0319 | 558.0622 |
| February | 548.8652 | 531.7675 | 541.8104 |
| March | 531.8152 | 499.5125 | 515.3373 |
| April | 521.4373 | 498.4553 | 511.5204 |
| May | 513.6413 | 503.2295 | 507.5004 |
| June | 527.4892 | 507.0125 | 516.1901 |
| July | 527.4083 | 503.6269 | 515.8232 |
| August | 524.8340 | 509.0620 | 517.9320 |
| September | 511.7361 | 490.5559 | 504.8435 |
| October | 495.4118 | 480.4771 | 490.8424 |
| November | 511.4503 | 488.4002 | 500.4209 |
| December | 545.7567 | 512.3587 | 524.2497 |