YEARLY HIGH
0.2185 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1856 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2049 WST

2024 SCR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SCR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 0.2185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.1856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0329 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2093 to the December average rate of 0.1985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.2185 was down 0.58% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.2197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,092 WST
2023 Average 1,017 WST
Yearly Trough Low 928 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.46 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.2103
0.1974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2062, compared to 0.2036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0319 WST (High: 0.2184 / Low: 0.1864). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 WST (High: 0.2086 / Low: 0.2023).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0319
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 0.2083) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.2069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+0.64%).

2024 Avg (September) 0.2083
2023 Avg (September) 0.2069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2144 0.2017 0.2093
February 0.2124 0.2026 0.2081
March 0.2100 0.1966 0.2060
April 0.2088 0.1949 0.2060
May 0.2086 0.2023 0.2050
June 0.2065 0.1907 0.2028
July 0.2073 0.1984 0.2030
August 0.2184 0.1864 0.2040
September 0.2185 0.2006 0.2083
October 0.2141 0.1861 0.2043
November 0.2090 0.1958 0.2037
December 0.2104 0.1856 0.1985