YEARLY HIGH
0.7627 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.7218 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7461 WST

2024 PEN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PEN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.7627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.7218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0410 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7505 to the December average rate of 0.7503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.7627 was down 0.42% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.7659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,814 WST
2023 Average 3,654 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,609 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 204.89 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.7560
0.7291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.7466, compared to 0.7457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 0.0258 WST (High: 0.7540 / Low: 0.7282). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 WST (High: 0.7549 / Low: 0.7455).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0258
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 0.7536) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.7255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0281 (+3.88%).

2024 Avg (April) 0.7536
2023 Avg (April) 0.7255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7588 0.7342 0.7505
February 0.7405 0.7218 0.7314
March 0.7627 0.7398 0.7538
April 0.7627 0.7435 0.7536
May 0.7594 0.7439 0.7504
June 0.7507 0.7301 0.7402
July 0.7540 0.7282 0.7440
August 0.7549 0.7455 0.7497
September 0.7535 0.7334 0.7429
October 0.7555 0.7420 0.7465
November 0.7490 0.7354 0.7406
December 0.7550 0.7451 0.7503