2020 WST to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 98577.8857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 88146.8178.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10431.0679 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94431.5987 to the December average rate of 97430.0259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 98577.8857 was up 3.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 95706.1956, 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 VEF 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 91675.6578, compared to 95153.9752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3478.3174 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 3448.3725 VEF (High: 95318.2569 / Low: 91869.8844). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1374.1290 VEF (High: 93366.2488 / Low: 91992.1198).
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 1961.8021 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 97430.0259) against the same month in 2019 (average: 94112.6363), the exchange rate shifted by +3317.3897 (+3.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 95228.4686 | 93748.8983 | 94431.5987 |
| February | 93366.2488 | 91992.1198 | 92830.1333 |
| March | 92904.4197 | 89566.1080 | 91437.9295 |
| April | 91145.8139 | 88146.8178 | 89476.1275 |
| May | 90847.1404 | 89058.5957 | 89881.0582 |
| June | 93622.2350 | 90377.4153 | 91997.0996 |
| July | 95318.2569 | 91869.8844 | 93667.6238 |
| August | 95499.5170 | 93989.7443 | 94825.2407 |
| September | 95690.6793 | 93211.7965 | 94923.7149 |
| October | 95206.7957 | 93411.2798 | 94391.5060 |
| November | 96627.4534 | 94453.5853 | 95685.7400 |
| December | 98577.8857 | 96605.9278 | 97430.0259 |