YEARLY HIGH
30.5906 RUB
YEARLY LOW
27.0585 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.9684 RUB

2021 WST to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 30.5906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 27.0585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5321 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.6382 to the December average rate of 28.4662, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 30.5906 was down 0.37% compared to the 2020 peak of 30.7039, 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 152,953 RUB
2020 Average 135,956 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 135,293 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,660.53 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

30.2505
27.4971
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WST to RUB 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 29.4756, compared to 28.4613 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 1.0143 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 29.4756
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 28.4613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.9377 RUB (High: 29.4833 / Low: 27.5455). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4736 RUB (High: 28.6681 / Low: 28.1945).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒1.9377
September Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.4736

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7358 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 30.0210) against the same month in 2020 (average: 26.9854), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0356 (+11.25%).

2021 Avg (April) 30.0210
2020 Avg (April) 26.9854

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Month High Low Average
January 30.4223 29.1490 29.6382
February 30.3208 29.1829 29.5955
March 30.3931 28.8842 29.5334
April 30.5906 29.3848 30.0210
May 29.7375 29.0717 29.3402
June 29.2642 28.4057 28.7253
July 29.5236 28.5396 29.0058
August 29.0015 28.4161 28.6639
September 28.6681 28.1945 28.4623
October 28.2698 27.0585 27.7266
November 29.4833 27.5455 28.4428
December 28.9760 28.1634 28.4662