YEARLY HIGH
1.9984 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.7940 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9117 WST

2021 AUD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.9984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.7940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2044 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9393 to the December average rate of 1.8562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.9984 was up 2.92% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.9418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,992 WST
2020 Average 9,179 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,970 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,022.24 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.9656
1.8462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to WST 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 1.9447, compared to 1.8787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1050 WST (High: 1.9315 / Low: 1.8265). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0431 WST (High: 1.9157 / Low: 1.8726).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1050
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0369 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 1.9486) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.7834), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1651 (+9.26%).

2021 Avg (February) 1.9486
2020 Avg (February) 1.7834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9643 1.9151 1.9393
February 1.9984 1.9056 1.9486
March 1.9681 1.9116 1.9445
April 1.9752 1.9283 1.9505
May 1.9896 1.9373 1.9556
June 1.9546 1.8867 1.9296
July 1.9157 1.8726 1.8927
August 1.8974 1.8311 1.8734
September 1.9092 1.8377 1.8746
October 1.9341 1.8699 1.9040
November 1.9315 1.8265 1.8714
December 1.8897 1.7940 1.8562