YEARLY HIGH
0.0643 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0115 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0582 WST

2021 ETB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0528 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0638 to the December average rate of 0.0520, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0643 was down 25.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 321 WST
2020 Average 383 WST
Yearly Trough Low 58 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 263.99 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0649
0.0508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0612, compared to 0.0552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0424 WST (High: 0.0539 / Low: 0.0115). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 WST (High: 0.0584 / Low: 0.0578).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0424
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0638) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0821), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0183 (-22.32%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0638
2020 Avg (January) 0.0821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0643 0.0634 0.0638
February 0.0640 0.0620 0.0631
March 0.0638 0.0611 0.0623
April 0.0619 0.0602 0.0609
May 0.0605 0.0577 0.0591
June 0.0584 0.0578 0.0581
July 0.0583 0.0576 0.0578
August 0.0581 0.0561 0.0569
September 0.0563 0.0550 0.0556
October 0.0557 0.0543 0.0550
November 0.0544 0.0533 0.0540
December 0.0539 0.0115 0.0520