YEARLY HIGH
17.1989 MUR
YEARLY LOW
15.6040 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.3387 MUR

2021 WST to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 17.1989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 15.6040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5949 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7243 to the December average rate of 16.7888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 17.1989 was up 9.22% compared to the 2020 peak of 15.7476, 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 85,995 MUR
2020 Average 73,739 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 78,020 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,974.44 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

16.9950
15.6088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MUR 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 15.9540, compared to 16.7234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.8433 MUR (High: 16.9149 / Low: 16.0717). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2510 MUR (High: 15.8550 / Low: 15.6040).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8433
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2510

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1703 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 16.8795) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.3685), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5110 (+9.83%).

2021 Avg (November) 16.8795
2020 Avg (November) 15.3685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.8550 15.6040 15.7243
February 16.0229 15.7521 15.8278
March 16.0709 15.7436 15.9101
April 16.2726 15.8010 15.9570
May 16.4328 15.9132 16.0888
June 16.9149 16.0717 16.2159
July 17.0435 16.5669 16.7907
August 16.8509 16.4481 16.6204
September 16.7937 16.5019 16.6094
October 16.9192 16.5277 16.6517
November 17.1989 16.7480 16.8795
December 17.0472 16.5296 16.7888