2020 WST to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2760.9445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 2299.3380.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 461.6065 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2473.2187 to the December average rate of 2727.2190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2760.9445 was up 12.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 2461.8479, 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 PYG 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 2421.3040, compared to 2669.6527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 248.3487 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 149.7729 PYG (High: 2666.0039 / Low: 2516.2310). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 34.2040 PYG (High: 2449.1168 / Low: 2414.9128).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 73.0428 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2727.2190) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2440.7669), the exchange rate shifted by +286.4521 (+11.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2483.6051 | 2448.8659 | 2473.2187 |
| February | 2449.1168 | 2414.9128 | 2437.1655 |
| March | 2465.0723 | 2366.2323 | 2415.9018 |
| April | 2408.4830 | 2299.3380 | 2342.8590 |
| May | 2427.9805 | 2345.3807 | 2377.7606 |
| June | 2525.1398 | 2420.1458 | 2480.9185 |
| July | 2666.0039 | 2516.2310 | 2597.2928 |
| August | 2672.2728 | 2631.5960 | 2652.5527 |
| September | 2689.8871 | 2623.9604 | 2667.1349 |
| October | 2697.1329 | 2630.6232 | 2664.9502 |
| November | 2741.8133 | 2671.1994 | 2708.7667 |
| December | 2760.9445 | 2662.0913 | 2727.2190 |