YEARLY HIGH
0.7480 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.7449 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7462 WST

2024 SAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.7480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.7449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7466 to the December average rate of 0.7454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.7480 was down 0.13% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.7490, 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 3,740 WST
2023 Average 3,641 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,725 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.30 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.7468
0.7452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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: Jan–Jun) was 0.7466, compared to 0.7459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0022 WST (High: 0.7480 / Low: 0.7458). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.7467 / Low: 0.7465).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 0.7462) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.7247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0215 (+2.96%).

2024 Avg (August) 0.7462
2023 Avg (August) 0.7247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7469 0.7465 0.7466
February 0.7469 0.7465 0.7466
March 0.7475 0.7457 0.7466
April 0.7472 0.7464 0.7465
May 0.7467 0.7465 0.7466
June 0.7472 0.7462 0.7465
July 0.7465 0.7463 0.7464
August 0.7480 0.7458 0.7462
September 0.7468 0.7458 0.7462
October 0.7463 0.7453 0.7456
November 0.7459 0.7452 0.7455
December 0.7460 0.7449 0.7454