YEARLY HIGH
16.7551 UYU
YEARLY LOW
13.9718 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7765 UYU

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83,776 UYU
2019 Average 67,020 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 69,859 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,916.73 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.8764
13.9433
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2406
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 16.6320
2019 Avg (December) 14.2538

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