2021 SHP to WST Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 SHP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the SHP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 3.5791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 3.3820.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1970 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4289 to the December average rate of 3.4530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.5791 was up 1.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.5384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
SHP to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.5010, compared to 3.5006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1276 WST (High: 3.5198 / Low: 3.3922). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0629 WST (High: 3.5500 / Low: 3.4871).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0704 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 3.5216) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.3605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1612 (+4.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4707 | 3.3820 | 3.4289 |
| February | 3.5446 | 3.4274 | 3.4851 |
| March | 3.5302 | 3.4507 | 3.4974 |
| April | 3.5425 | 3.4690 | 3.5063 |
| May | 3.5789 | 3.4983 | 3.5477 |
| June | 3.5722 | 3.4821 | 3.5406 |
| July | 3.5791 | 3.4788 | 3.5216 |
| August | 3.5697 | 3.4925 | 3.5399 |
| September | 3.5501 | 3.4378 | 3.5192 |
| October | 3.5500 | 3.4871 | 3.5199 |
| November | 3.5168 | 3.4082 | 3.4496 |
| December | 3.5198 | 3.3922 | 3.4530 |