YEARLY HIGH
0.5365 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.5190 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5280 BND

2021 WST to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.5365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5279 to the December average rate of 0.5255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5365 was up 1.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,682 BND
2020 Average 2,592 BND
Yearly Trough Low 2,595 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.10 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5324
0.5246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BND 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 0.5284, compared to 0.5275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0152 BND (High: 0.5342 / Low: 0.5190). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 BND (High: 0.5289 / Low: 0.5226).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.5318) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+2.08%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.5318
2020 Avg (March) 0.5209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5319 0.5226 0.5279
February 0.5331 0.5222 0.5285
March 0.5365 0.5262 0.5318
April 0.5305 0.5225 0.5269
May 0.5313 0.5219 0.5275
June 0.5318 0.5250 0.5277
July 0.5361 0.5279 0.5312
August 0.5318 0.5241 0.5280
September 0.5303 0.5230 0.5261
October 0.5289 0.5226 0.5252
November 0.5345 0.5246 0.5291
December 0.5342 0.5190 0.5255