YEARLY HIGH
0.4460 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.4160 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4298 WST

2021 GHS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GHS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.4460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.4160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0299 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4294 to the December average rate of 0.4224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4460 was down 12.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,230 WST
2020 Average 2,322 WST
Yearly Trough Low 2,080 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.73 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4415
0.4170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 0.4354, compared to 0.4243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0123 WST (High: 0.4283 / Low: 0.4160). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 WST (High: 0.4366 / Low: 0.4330).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.4394) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4871), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0476 (-9.78%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.4394
2020 Avg (March) 0.4871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4335 0.4259 0.4294
February 0.4390 0.4310 0.4335
March 0.4460 0.4362 0.4394
April 0.4439 0.4371 0.4386
May 0.4415 0.4336 0.4366
June 0.4366 0.4330 0.4348
July 0.4345 0.4269 0.4296
August 0.4300 0.4237 0.4264
September 0.4297 0.4225 0.4245
October 0.4256 0.4207 0.4237
November 0.4225 0.4169 0.4191
December 0.4283 0.4160 0.4224