YEARLY HIGH
0.6885 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6128 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6597 WST

2021 PLN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.6885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.6128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0757 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6743 to the December average rate of 0.6356, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6885 was down 3.85% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,770 WST
2020 Average 13,669 WST
Yearly Trough Low 12,257 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,513.48 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6815
0.6247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 0.6699, compared to 0.6495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0379 WST (High: 0.6508 / Low: 0.6128). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 WST (High: 0.6556 / Low: 0.6438).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0379
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.6753) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6839), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0086 (-1.26%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.6753
2020 Avg (June) 0.6839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6851 0.6657 0.6743
February 0.6799 0.6666 0.6757
March 0.6671 0.6384 0.6526
April 0.6724 0.6512 0.6646
May 0.6867 0.6644 0.6767
June 0.6885 0.6575 0.6753
July 0.6693 0.6545 0.6611
August 0.6685 0.6528 0.6611
September 0.6750 0.6411 0.6600
October 0.6556 0.6438 0.6495
November 0.6508 0.6128 0.6294
December 0.6446 0.6275 0.6356