YEARLY HIGH
0.6802 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.6299 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6498 BGN

2021 WST to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.6802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.6299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0502 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6394 to the December average rate of 0.6672, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6802 was up 0.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6789, 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 3,401 BGN
2020 Average 3,223 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 3,150 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.21 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6711
0.6361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BGN 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 0.6437, compared to 0.6560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0237 BGN (High: 0.6802 / Low: 0.6564). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 BGN (High: 0.6597 / Low: 0.6521).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.6682) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0324 (+5.09%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.6682
2020 Avg (November) 0.6359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6469 0.6299 0.6394
February 0.6513 0.6395 0.6437
March 0.6589 0.6461 0.6515
April 0.6559 0.6378 0.6455
May 0.6436 0.6348 0.6390
June 0.6542 0.6358 0.6432
July 0.6549 0.6425 0.6488
August 0.6537 0.6426 0.6476
September 0.6560 0.6427 0.6483
October 0.6597 0.6521 0.6557
November 0.6802 0.6564 0.6682
December 0.6766 0.6616 0.6672