YEARLY HIGH
9200.9163 VND
YEARLY LOW
8303.6760 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
8728.9596 VND

2020 WST to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 9200.9163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 8303.6760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 897.2402 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8805.7134 to the December average rate of 9062.8898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9200.9163 was up 2.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 8992.2880, 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 46,004,581 VND
2019 Average 44,161,697 VND
Yearly Trough Low 41,518,380 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,486,201.17 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9126.9133
8358.6311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to VND 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 8588.3140, compared to 8869.6053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 281.2913 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8588.3140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8869.6053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 376.1085 VND (High: 8812.6855 / Low: 8436.5770). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 142.9143 VND (High: 8868.4461 / Low: 8725.5319).

June Spread (Volatile) ±376.1085
January Spread (Stable) ±142.9143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 137.1874 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -137.1874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 9062.8898) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8776.0837), the exchange rate shifted by +286.8061 (+3.27%).

2020 Avg (December) 9062.8898
2019 Avg (December) 8776.0837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8868.4461 8725.5319 8805.7134
February 8742.2000 8577.2509 8675.6537
March 8742.0940 8414.4554 8581.5091
April 8647.1070 8327.6424 8444.3216
May 8528.3719 8303.6760 8422.6546
June 8812.6855 8436.5770 8600.0315
July 8891.6985 8542.9757 8725.1246
August 8960.2974 8770.0620 8843.0235
September 8966.9996 8707.1251 8861.5900
October 8910.3192 8695.0886 8804.8611
November 9036.7778 8781.8855 8920.1428
December 9200.9163 8916.6873 9062.8898