YEARLY HIGH
0.2028 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1159 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1634 WST

2021 SCR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.2028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0869 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1184 to the December average rate of 0.1929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 62.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2028 was down 6.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,014 WST
2020 Average 793 WST
Yearly Trough Low 579 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 434.47 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2029
0.1107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.1392, compared to 0.1875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0596 WST (High: 0.1819 / Low: 0.1223). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 WST (High: 0.1204 / Low: 0.1170).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0596
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1929) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0726 (+60.31%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1929
2020 Avg (December) 0.1203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1196 0.1159 0.1184
February 0.1204 0.1170 0.1187
March 0.1246 0.1176 0.1192
April 0.1819 0.1223 0.1565
May 0.1710 0.1523 0.1602
June 0.1729 0.1523 0.1625
July 0.1889 0.1552 0.1727
August 0.2012 0.1666 0.1873
September 0.2003 0.1821 0.1952
October 0.2007 0.1718 0.1865
November 0.2007 0.1720 0.1902
December 0.2028 0.1722 0.1929