YEARLY HIGH
0.3380 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3204 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3289 WST

2021 GTQ to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.3380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.3204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0176 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3225 to the December average rate of 0.3357, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3380 was down 7.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3656, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,690 WST
2020 Average 1,723 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,602 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.17 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3370
0.3212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.3260, compared to 0.3318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0068 WST (High: 0.3380 / Low: 0.3312). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 WST (High: 0.3322 / Low: 0.3305).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.3357) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+2.72%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.3357
2020 Avg (December) 0.3268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3255 0.3204 0.3225
February 0.3277 0.3222 0.3244
March 0.3312 0.3246 0.3270
April 0.3325 0.3273 0.3285
May 0.3307 0.3253 0.3266
June 0.3287 0.3251 0.3267
July 0.3308 0.3267 0.3290
August 0.3333 0.3289 0.3313
September 0.3327 0.3307 0.3310
October 0.3334 0.3317 0.3324
November 0.3322 0.3305 0.3316
December 0.3380 0.3312 0.3357