YEARLY HIGH
0.3723 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.3478 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3592 CHF

2021 WST to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.3723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.3478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0245 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3530 to the December average rate of 0.3547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3723 was down 0.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3726, 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 1,862 CHF
2020 Average 1,763 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,739 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.62 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3703
0.3515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CHF 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 0.3602, compared to 0.3582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0124 CHF (High: 0.3656 / Low: 0.3533). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 CHF (High: 0.3609 / Low: 0.3557).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.3687) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3522), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0165 (+4.69%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.3687
2020 Avg (March) 0.3522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3566 0.3478 0.3530
February 0.3633 0.3539 0.3575
March 0.3723 0.3650 0.3687
April 0.3711 0.3590 0.3641
May 0.3609 0.3557 0.3581
June 0.3659 0.3550 0.3596
July 0.3656 0.3533 0.3599
August 0.3609 0.3526 0.3564
September 0.3649 0.3568 0.3603
October 0.3619 0.3550 0.3588
November 0.3644 0.3541 0.3593
December 0.3591 0.3505 0.3547