2020 WST to UYU Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 16.7551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 13.9718.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7833 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1878 to the December average rate of 16.6320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.7551 was up 16.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.4177, 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 UYU 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 15.2088, compared to 16.3441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1353 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.2406 UYU (High: 16.6648 / Low: 14.4242). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2178 UYU (High: 16.3967 / Low: 16.1788).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1238 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 16.6320) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.2538), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3781 (+16.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2958 | 14.0591 | 14.1878 |
| February | 14.5476 | 13.9718 | 14.1912 |
| March | 16.6648 | 14.4242 | 15.7670 |
| April | 16.1395 | 15.3855 | 15.6432 |
| May | 15.9735 | 15.2964 | 15.6684 |
| June | 16.1702 | 15.4825 | 15.7954 |
| July | 16.5412 | 15.6028 | 16.2412 |
| August | 16.3967 | 16.1788 | 16.2788 |
| September | 16.3717 | 15.9117 | 16.2365 |
| October | 16.3934 | 15.9936 | 16.2005 |
| November | 16.5962 | 16.3053 | 16.4758 |
| December | 16.7551 | 16.4956 | 16.6320 |