2021 EGP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1661 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1589 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1621 WST

2021 EGP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.1661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1599 to the December average rate of 0.1651, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1661 was down 7.18% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 830 WST

2020 Average 842 WST

Yearly Trough Low 795 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.76 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1656

0.1594

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.1608, compared to 0.1635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1608

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0040 WST (High: 0.1634 / Low: 0.1594). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.1641 / Low: 0.1633).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1651) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1626), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+1.55%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1651

2020 Avg (December) 0.1626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1617	0.1589	0.1599
February	0.1616	0.1592	0.1603
March	0.1634	0.1594	0.1607
April	0.1626	0.1611	0.1615
May	0.1618	0.1601	0.1609
June	0.1624	0.1602	0.1613
July	0.1634	0.1613	0.1625
August	0.1642	0.1627	0.1634
September	0.1638	0.1628	0.1630
October	0.1641	0.1633	0.1637
November	0.1636	0.1627	0.1632
December	0.1661	0.1630	0.1651