YEARLY HIGH
0.0178 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0164 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0169 WST

2021 JMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0174 to the December average rate of 0.0168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0178 was down 15.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 89 WST
2020 Average 94 WST
Yearly Trough Low 82 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.82 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0175
0.0164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to WST 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 0.0170, compared to 0.0168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.0176 / Low: 0.0166). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0166 / Low: 0.0164).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0174) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0196), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-10.89%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0174
2020 Avg (January) 0.0196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0178 0.0171 0.0174
February 0.0171 0.0165 0.0168
March 0.0176 0.0166 0.0171
April 0.0174 0.0164 0.0170
May 0.0169 0.0164 0.0167
June 0.0170 0.0168 0.0169
July 0.0171 0.0165 0.0167
August 0.0170 0.0165 0.0167
September 0.0175 0.0169 0.0171
October 0.0176 0.0166 0.0171
November 0.0166 0.0164 0.0165
December 0.0170 0.0165 0.0168