YEARLY HIGH
1.6593 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.5856 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6282 MYR

2021 WST to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 1.6593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.5856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0737 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6070 to the December average rate of 1.6235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.6593 was up 1.83% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.6295, 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 8,297 MYR
2020 Average 7,894 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 7,928 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368.53 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.6524
1.6029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MYR 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 1.6246, compared to 1.6318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0458 MYR (High: 1.6505 / Low: 1.6046). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 MYR (High: 1.6424 / Low: 1.6302).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0458
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 1.6482) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.6077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0405 (+2.52%).

2021 Avg (July) 1.6482
2020 Avg (July) 1.6077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6184 1.5856 1.6070
February 1.6218 1.6048 1.6113
March 1.6404 1.6112 1.6288
April 1.6341 1.6176 1.6272
May 1.6502 1.6176 1.6372
June 1.6424 1.6302 1.6359
July 1.6593 1.6360 1.6482
August 1.6558 1.6235 1.6444
September 1.6376 1.6155 1.6266
October 1.6273 1.6102 1.6187
November 1.6536 1.6154 1.6292
December 1.6505 1.6046 1.6235