YEARLY HIGH
2.7727 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.6440 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7129 BOB

2021 WST to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 2.7727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 2.6440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1287 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7416 to the December average rate of 2.6596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.7727 was up 1.21% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.7395, 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 13,863 BOB
2020 Average 12,975 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 13,220 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 643.55 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.7594
2.6505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BOB 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 2.7382, compared to 2.6877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0607 BOB (High: 2.7727 / Low: 2.7120). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 BOB (High: 2.6889 / Low: 2.6774).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0607
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0300 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 2.7379) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.5577), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1803 (+7.05%).

2021 Avg (June) 2.7379
2020 Avg (June) 2.5577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7580 2.7274 2.7416
February 2.7618 2.7313 2.7503
March 2.7615 2.7069 2.7368
April 2.7377 2.6961 2.7246
May 2.7481 2.7028 2.7381
June 2.7727 2.7120 2.7379
July 2.7272 2.6938 2.7079
August 2.7093 2.6733 2.6899
September 2.6986 2.6821 2.6953
October 2.6889 2.6774 2.6842
November 2.7012 2.6831 2.6891
December 2.6945 2.6440 2.6596