YEARLY HIGH
0.0641 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0581 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0612 WST

2021 MUR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.0581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0636 to the December average rate of 0.0596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0641 was down 12.60% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 320 WST
2020 Average 340 WST
Yearly Trough Low 291 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.71 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0640
0.0588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 0.0627, compared to 0.0598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0031 WST (High: 0.0622 / Low: 0.0591). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.0641 / Low: 0.0631).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0636) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0719), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0083 (-11.58%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0636
2020 Avg (January) 0.0719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0641 0.0631 0.0636
February 0.0635 0.0624 0.0632
March 0.0635 0.0622 0.0629
April 0.0633 0.0615 0.0627
May 0.0628 0.0609 0.0622
June 0.0622 0.0591 0.0617
July 0.0604 0.0587 0.0596
August 0.0608 0.0593 0.0602
September 0.0606 0.0595 0.0602
October 0.0605 0.0591 0.0601
November 0.0597 0.0581 0.0592
December 0.0605 0.0587 0.0596