YEARLY HIGH
0.0184 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0144 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0154 WST

2021 LRD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LRD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.0144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0149 to the December average rate of 0.0182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0184 was up 10.90% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92 WST
2020 Average 70 WST
Yearly Trough Low 72 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.17 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0186
0.0142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0147, compared to 0.0161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0019 WST (High: 0.0170 / Low: 0.0150). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0147 / Low: 0.0146).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0182) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+15.03%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0182
2020 Avg (December) 0.0158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0154 0.0146 0.0149
February 0.0147 0.0144 0.0146
March 0.0148 0.0144 0.0145
April 0.0148 0.0146 0.0147
May 0.0147 0.0146 0.0147
June 0.0148 0.0147 0.0147
July 0.0149 0.0148 0.0149
August 0.0150 0.0149 0.0149
September 0.0151 0.0149 0.0149
October 0.0170 0.0150 0.0158
November 0.0181 0.0171 0.0177
December 0.0184 0.0179 0.0182