YEARLY HIGH
0.6307 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6027 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6142 WST

2021 MYR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.6307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.6027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0280 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6223 to the December average rate of 0.6160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6307 was down 3.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,614 WST
2020 Average 12,670 WST
Yearly Trough Low 12,053 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 560.30 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

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MYR 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 0.6156, compared to 0.6129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0173 WST (High: 0.6232 / Low: 0.6059). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 WST (High: 0.6134 / Low: 0.6088).

December Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0173
June Spread (Stable) Âą0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.6223) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6453), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0230 (-3.56%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.6223
2020 Avg (January) 0.6453

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Month High Low Average
January 0.6307 0.6179 0.6223
February 0.6231 0.6166 0.6206
March 0.6207 0.6096 0.6140
April 0.6182 0.6120 0.6146
May 0.6182 0.6060 0.6108
June 0.6134 0.6088 0.6113
July 0.6112 0.6027 0.6067
August 0.6159 0.6039 0.6082
September 0.6190 0.6107 0.6148
October 0.6210 0.6145 0.6178
November 0.6190 0.6047 0.6138
December 0.6232 0.6059 0.6160