YEARLY HIGH
0.6950 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6654 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6785 WST

2021 SAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.6950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.6654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0296 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6700 to the December average rate of 0.6913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6950 was down 7.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7495, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,475 WST
2020 Average 3,546 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,327 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.18 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6935
0.6676
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SAR 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.6723, compared to 0.6846 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.6723
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.6846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0160 WST (High: 0.6826 / Low: 0.6666). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 WST (High: 0.6847 / Low: 0.6828).

March Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0160
November Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0019

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.6913) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6799), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0115 (+1.69%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.6913
2020 Avg (December) 0.6799

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Month High Low Average
January 0.6763 0.6654 0.6700
February 0.6729 0.6666 0.6697
March 0.6826 0.6666 0.6729
April 0.6818 0.6747 0.6757
May 0.6751 0.6701 0.6720
June 0.6783 0.6701 0.6738
July 0.6834 0.6749 0.6796
August 0.6875 0.6820 0.6843
September 0.6864 0.6825 0.6828
October 0.6880 0.6846 0.6858
November 0.6847 0.6828 0.6841
December 0.6950 0.6833 0.6913