YEARLY HIGH
45.2449 AFN
YEARLY LOW
30.1756 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.7494 AFN

2021 WST to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 45.2449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 30.1756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0693 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.7646 to the December average rate of 39.2743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 45.2449 was up 47.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 30.6658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 226,225 AFN
2020 Average 144,465 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 150,878 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,346.57 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

40.1353
29.8038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AFN 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 30.8194, compared to 34.6793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.8194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.6793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 8.0618 AFN (High: 45.2449 / Low: 37.1832). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3934 AFN (High: 31.2730 / Low: 30.8796).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.0618
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3934

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0883 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 39.2743) against the same month in 2020 (average: 30.2187), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0556 (+29.97%).

2021 Avg (December) 39.2743
2020 Avg (December) 30.2187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.1988 30.5492 30.7646
February 31.2783 30.6286 30.7818
March 31.0237 30.1756 30.6935
April 30.9820 30.2136 30.6648
May 31.3179 30.5131 30.8697
June 31.2730 30.8796 31.1421
July 32.3390 30.9856 31.3843
August 33.6399 31.1413 32.3974
September 34.6946 33.0692 33.8515
October 35.3745 34.6349 35.0267
November 37.5302 35.1645 36.1418
December 45.2449 37.1832 39.2743