2020 WST to SYP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 203.6324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 182.4194.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.2130 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 195.7042 to the December average rate of 201.0934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 203.6324 was up 2.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 198.3508, 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 SYP 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 189.6864, compared to 196.2062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5198 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.2644 SYP (High: 192.6140 / Low: 185.3496). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8294 SYP (High: 193.5048 / Low: 190.6754).
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 4.5283 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 201.0934) against the same month in 2019 (average: 195.0516), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0418 (+3.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 197.3800 | 194.3187 | 195.7042 |
| February | 193.5048 | 190.6754 | 192.3974 |
| March | 192.6140 | 185.3496 | 189.4230 |
| April | 188.7269 | 182.4194 | 184.8947 |
| May | 187.5365 | 184.1117 | 185.6658 |
| June | 193.3767 | 186.7786 | 190.0335 |
| July | 196.4343 | 189.6543 | 193.3252 |
| August | 196.8743 | 193.5908 | 195.3131 |
| September | 197.0559 | 192.1362 | 195.4063 |
| October | 196.3812 | 192.4655 | 194.6259 |
| November | 199.4269 | 194.8707 | 197.4733 |
| December | 203.6324 | 199.4093 | 201.0934 |