YEARLY HIGH
565.1063 MMK
YEARLY LOW
480.4771 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
517.0444 MMK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,825,531 MMK
2019 Average 2,893,659 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,402,385 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 423,146.09 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

564.7842
484.1204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 525.0701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 509.0186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±33.3979
May Spread (Stable) ±10.4118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.4731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (January) 558.0622
2019 Avg (January) 587.1150

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