YEARLY HIGH
0.0370 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0327 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0345 WST

2021 RUB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.0370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.0327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0337 to the December average rate of 0.0351, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0370 was down 14.90% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 185 WST
2020 Average 185 WST
Yearly Trough Low 163 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.34 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0363
0.0330
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0339, compared to 0.0351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0024 WST (High: 0.0363 / Low: 0.0339). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0355 / Low: 0.0349).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.0361) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0339), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+6.28%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.0361
2020 Avg (October) 0.0339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0343 0.0329 0.0337
February 0.0343 0.0330 0.0338
March 0.0346 0.0329 0.0339
April 0.0340 0.0327 0.0333
May 0.0344 0.0336 0.0341
June 0.0352 0.0342 0.0348
July 0.0350 0.0339 0.0345
August 0.0352 0.0345 0.0349
September 0.0355 0.0349 0.0351
October 0.0370 0.0354 0.0361
November 0.0363 0.0339 0.0352
December 0.0355 0.0345 0.0351