YEARLY HIGH
69.5435 LRD
YEARLY LOW
54.3059 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.3764 LRD

2021 WST to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 69.5435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 54.3059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.2376 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.9573 to the December average rate of 54.9591, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 69.5435 was down 9.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 76.6334, 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 347,717 LRD
2020 Average 359,981 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 271,530 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,187.98 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

70.1604
53.5772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LRD 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 68.0946, compared to 62.6583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.0946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.6583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 7.5059 LRD (High: 66.4505 / Low: 58.9445). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5009 LRD (High: 68.3857 / Low: 67.8848).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.5059
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5009

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.9177 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 68.7785) against the same month in 2020 (average: 72.7703), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9918 (-5.49%).

2021 Avg (March) 68.7785
2020 Avg (March) 72.7703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.2628 64.7377 66.9573
February 69.3697 67.9843 68.7016
March 69.5435 67.6711 68.7785
April 68.3454 67.6625 68.1183
May 68.3857 67.8848 68.1722
June 68.2166 67.3942 67.8396
July 67.7593 66.9604 67.3131
August 67.1167 66.6093 66.9071
September 67.1167 66.4213 66.9658
October 66.4505 58.9445 63.3611
November 58.4578 55.3923 56.4434
December 55.7912 54.3059 54.9591