YEARLY HIGH
98577.8857 VEF
YEARLY LOW
88146.8178 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
93414.8165 VEF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 492,889,428 VEF
2019 Average 472,583,017 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 440,734,089 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,155,339.41 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

98225.4158
88680.7376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91675.6578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 95153.9752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3448.3725
February Spread (Stable) ±1374.1290

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1961.8021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 97430.0259
2019 Avg (December) 94112.6363

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