YEARLY HIGH
6.3030 SZL
YEARLY LOW
5.3523 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8053 SZL

2021 WST to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 6.3030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 5.3523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9507 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0069 to the December average rate of 6.1193, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.3030 was down 8.65% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.8998, 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 31,515 SZL
2020 Average 30,894 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 26,761 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,753.56 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.1828
5.4207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SZL 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 5.7652, compared to 5.8454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0802 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.4665 SZL (High: 6.3030 / Low: 5.8365). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1804 SZL (High: 5.8002 / Low: 5.6198).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4665
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1804

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2388 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 6.0405) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.9826), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0578 (+0.97%).

2021 Avg (November) 6.0405
2020 Avg (November) 5.9826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1870 5.7859 6.0069
February 6.0074 5.7437 5.8808
March 6.1759 5.8193 5.9380
April 5.8002 5.6198 5.6992
May 5.7134 5.4754 5.5823
June 5.6256 5.3523 5.4842
July 5.8052 5.5739 5.6829
August 5.9393 5.6069 5.7706
September 5.8941 5.5041 5.6779
October 5.9160 5.6358 5.7813
November 6.3030 5.8365 6.0405
December 6.2843 5.9663 6.1193